How far is Hollis, NH from Merrimack, NH?

The driving distance from Hollis, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.85 mi
00h 21m
Flight
9.79 mi
15.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.79 mi
Kilometers
15.76 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.85 mi
Kilometers
20.68 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merrimack
Sat, May 2, 5:16 PM EDT
Return by in Hollis
Sat, May 2, 5:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollis
2026-05-02T16:54
Arrive Merrimack
Sat, May 2, 5:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hollis
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Nashua
NH

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

From Hollis
6.4 mi
00h 10m
To Merrimack
6.5 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Proctor Hill Road

    17 m · 3 sec · Proctor Hill Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Ash Street

    2243 ft · 1 min · Ash Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Broad Street

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto US 3: Merrimack, Manchester

    1291 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Merrimack

    2782 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Greeley Street

    798 ft · 25 sec · Greeley Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto Loop Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Loop Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Loop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hollis 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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broad Street
5.47 mi · 43%
Everett Turnpike
4.64 mi · 36%
Daniel Webster Highway
1.89 mi · 15%
Ash Street
0.43 mi · 3%
US 3
0.24 mi · 2%
Greeley Street
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

4.11 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
9.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nashua
00h 10m from Hollis
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hollis and Mostly Sunny near Merrimack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Nashua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Hollis and 6.5 miles from Merrimack.

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

The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hollis and Mostly Sunny near Merrimack.

Stop Ideas Near Nashua

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Nashua, 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 Nashua.

BUS

Nashua, NH

4 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

25 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

31 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

39 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollis and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 9.79 mi (15.76 km).

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#1 Hollis

Town in Oklahoma

Population8,123
Coordinates42.7431400, -71.5917400
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Merrimack

#2 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Proctor Hill Road (-71.591699, 42.742997)
End: (-71.493333, 42.865106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.72 L · about $1.78
Round trip
$3.55
0.9 gal · 3.44 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.78 $3.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.01 $4.01
Premium $4.86 $2.19 $4.37
Diesel $6.00 $2.70 $5.40

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Hollis and Merrimack. The current time is 16:54:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.