How far is Hampton Falls, NH from Merrimack, NH?

The driving distance from Hampton Falls, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
48.26 mi
00h 51m
Flight
32.08 mi
51.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.08 mi
Kilometers
51.62 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.26 mi
Kilometers
77.67 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merrimack
Sun, Apr 19, 7:29 AM EDT
Return by in Hampton Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 8:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton Falls
2026-04-19T06:38
Arrive Merrimack
Sun, Apr 19, 7:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hampton Falls
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Raymond
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Hampton Falls
24.1 mi
00h 25m
To Merrimack
24.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hampton Falls Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Sunday
Using Kensington as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampton Falls and Merrimack.

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Road

    24 m · 9 sec · Depot Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lafayette Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Lafayette Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    1105 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Exeter-Hampton Expressway

    35.2 mi · 42 min · Exeter-Hampton Expressway

  5. 5

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

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

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

    2871 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

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

    1840 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport

    1.3 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Merrimack

    1425 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South River Road

    704 ft · 13 sec · South River Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Loop Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Loop Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Loop Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
35.2 mi · 73%
Daniel Webster Highway
3.75 mi · 8%
I 293 North
3.29 mi · 7%
Everett Turnpike
1.89 mi · 4%
Lafayette Road
1.76 mi · 4%
Airport
1.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Exeter-Hampton Expressway

Turn slight right onto Exeter-Hampton Expressway

35.2 mi · 00h 42m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 25m from Hampton Falls
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hampton Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Merrimack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hampton Falls to Merrimack?

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 24.1 miles from Hampton Falls and 24.2 miles from Merrimack.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.71 one way or $13.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hampton Falls and Chance 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 Hampton Falls and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 32.08 mi (51.62 km).

Hampton Falls

#1 Hampton Falls

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

Population2,411
Coordinates42.9162000, -70.8636600
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Merrimack

#2 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Depot Road (-70.863623, 42.916273)
End: (-71.493333, 42.865106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.45 L · about $6.71
Round trip
$13.41
3.4 gal · 12.9 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.71 $13.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.58 $15.15
Premium $4.86 $8.26 $16.52
Diesel $6.00 $10.19 $20.39

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampton Falls and Merrimack. The current time is 06:38:22.

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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.