How far is Jaffrey, NH from Merrimack, NH?

The driving distance from Jaffrey, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
38.26 mi
00h 53m
Flight
27.07 mi
43.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.07 mi
Kilometers
43.56 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.26 mi
Kilometers
61.58 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
Wed, Apr 22, 10:21 PM EDT
Return by in Jaffrey
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jaffrey
2026-04-22T21:28
Arrive Merrimack
Wed, Apr 22, 10:21 PM 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
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jaffrey
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
Wilton
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Jaffrey
18.1 mi
00h 26m
To Merrimack
20.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Blake Street

    56 m · 10 sec · Blake Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Peterborough Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Peterborough Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Jaffrey Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Jaffrey Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Grove Street

    1086 ft · 31 sec · Grove Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Wilton Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Route 101

    4.9 mi · 7 min · State Route 101

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 101A: Milford, Nashua

    2194 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    68 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    4 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Continental Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Continental Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Greeley Street

    1028 ft · 33 sec · Greeley Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Loop Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Loop Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Loop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jaffrey 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 24%
State Route 101
4.88 mi · 13%
Wilton Road
4.02 mi · 10%
Continental Boulevard
3.88 mi · 10%
Jaffrey Road
3.1 mi · 8%
Peterborough Street
2.83 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Gibbons Highway

Continue on Gibbons Highway

9.33 mi · 00h 15m

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 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
27.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilton
00h 26m from Jaffrey
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Jaffrey and Slight 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 Jaffrey to Merrimack?

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 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?

Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Jaffrey and 20.2 miles from Merrimack.

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

The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Jaffrey and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Merrimack.

Stop Ideas Near Wilton

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

20 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

27 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

44 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

54 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jaffrey and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 27.07 mi (43.56 km).

Jaffrey

#1 Jaffrey

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,287
Coordinates42.8139700, -72.0231400
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Merrimack

#2 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.023015, 42.813652)
End: (-71.493333, 42.865106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.11 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.65
2.7 gal · 10.22 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.33 $10.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.02 $12.03
Premium $4.86 $6.56 $13.12
Diesel $6.00 $8.10 $16.19

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jaffrey and Merrimack. The current time is 21:28:13.

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.