How far is Hudson, NH from Merrimack, NH?

The driving distance from Hudson, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.13 mi
00h 20m
Flight
7.44 mi
11.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.44 mi
Kilometers
11.98 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.13 mi
Kilometers
14.69 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merrimack
Wed, Apr 29, 12:01 AM EDT
Return by in Hudson
Wed, Apr 29, 12:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-04-28T23:41
Arrive Merrimack
Wed, Apr 29, 12:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hudson
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Nashua
NH

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

From Hudson
4.8 mi
00h 10m
To Merrimack
4.3 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ferry Street

    97 m · 15 sec · Ferry Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Library Street

    113 m · 11 sec · Library Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto School Street

    126 m · 22 sec · School Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Chase Street

    109 m · 12 sec · Chase Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Ferry Street

    1048 ft · 37 sec · Ferry Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Bridge Street

    3208 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Canal Street

    3176 ft · 2 min · Canal Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    155 m · 23 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Amherst Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Amherst Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    2642 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Everett Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Merrimack

    2782 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Greeley Street

    798 ft · 25 sec · Greeley Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right onto Loop Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Loop Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Loop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson 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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
175.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
3.96 mi · 43%
Amherst Street
1.9 mi · 21%
Daniel Webster Highway
1.89 mi · 21%
Bridge Street
0.61 mi · 7%
Canal Street
0.6 mi · 7%
Ferry Street
0.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

3.44 mi · 00h 04m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
7.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nashua
00h 10m from Hudson
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hudson and Sunny near Merrimack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 4.8 miles from Hudson and 4.3 miles from Merrimack.

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

The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.26 one way or $2.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hudson and 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 Hudson and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 7.44 mi (11.98 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

Population25,620
Coordinates42.7648100, -71.4397900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Merrimack

#2 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Ferry Street (-71.439981, 42.76496)
End: (-71.493333, 42.865106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.22 L · about $1.26
Round trip
$2.52
0.64 gal · 2.44 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.26 $2.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.43 $2.85
Premium $4.86 $1.55 $3.11
Diesel $6.00 $1.92 $3.84

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson and Merrimack. The current time is 23:41:45.

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.