How far is Greenland, NH from Merrimack, NH?

The driving distance from Greenland, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 47 miles (75.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (57 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.04 mi
00h 53m
Flight
35.44 mi
57.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.44 mi
Kilometers
57.03 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.04 mi
Kilometers
75.7 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merrimack
Mon, May 25, 9:00 AM EDT
Return by in Greenland
Mon, May 25, 9:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenland
2026-05-25T08:06
Arrive Merrimack
Mon, May 25, 9:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Raymond
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Greenland
23.5 mi
00h 26m
To Merrimack
23.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
71°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greenland and Merrimack.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenland and Merrimack.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Lane

    40 m · 6 sec · Church Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on Church Lane

    42 m · 7 sec · Church Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Portsmouth Avenue

    2120 ft · 1 min · Portsmouth Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Portsmouth Avenue

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Portsmouth Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stratham Traffic Circle

    1068 ft · 28 sec · Portsmouth Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Portsmouth Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Portsmouth Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    28.3 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua

    2871 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett Turnpike South: Merrimack, Nashua, Manchester Airport

    1840 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Merrimack

    1425 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South River Road

    704 ft · 13 sec · South River Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Loop Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Loop Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Loop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenland and Merrimack.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Portsmouth Avenue
35.8 mi · 76%
Daniel Webster Highway
3.75 mi · 8%
I 293 North
3.29 mi · 7%
Everett Turnpike
1.89 mi · 4%
Airport
1.09 mi · 2%
NH 101 West
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Portsmouth Avenue

Merge slight left

28.4 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 26m from Greenland
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Greenland and Rain Showers near Merrimack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenland to Merrimack?

The road trip is about 47 miles (75.7 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Greenland and 23.5 miles from Merrimack.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 35.4 miles (57 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.55 one way or $13.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Greenland and Rain Showers near Merrimack.

Stop Ideas Near Raymond

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Raymond, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Raymond.

RAIL

Exeter station

19 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

23 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

24 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

30 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenland and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 35.44 mi (57.03 km).

Greenland

#1 Greenland

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population4,114
Coordinates43.0362000, -70.8328300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Merrimack

#2 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Lane (-70.832742, 43.036212)
End: (-71.493333, 42.865106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.28 L · about $6.55
Round trip
$13.10
3.32 gal · 12.56 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.55 $13.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.40 $14.80
Premium $4.86 $8.06 $16.13
Diesel $6.00 $9.96 $19.91

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenland and Merrimack. The current time is 08:06:21.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.