How far is Kingston, NH from Merrimack, NH?

The driving distance from Kingston, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
38.7 mi
00h 45m
Flight
22.81 mi
36.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.81 mi
Kilometers
36.71 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.7 mi
Kilometers
62.28 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merrimack
Tue, May 12, 9:44 PM EDT
Return by in Kingston
Tue, May 12, 10:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingston
2026-05-12T20:59
Arrive Merrimack
Tue, May 12, 9:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kingston
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
Auburn
NH

Town in the U.

From Kingston
19.2 mi
00h 22m
To Merrimack
19.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    19 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Depot Road

    570 ft · 19 sec · Depot Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Marshall Road

    44 m · 3 sec · Marshall Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Marshall Road

    50 m · 9 sec · Marshall Road

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1883 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 24 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 Kingston 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
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marshall Road
26.2 mi · 68%
Daniel Webster Highway
3.75 mi · 10%
I 293 North
3.29 mi · 9%
Everett Turnpike
1.89 mi · 5%
Airport
1.09 mi · 3%
Church Street
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Marshall Road

Merge slight left

20.3 mi · 00h 24m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
22.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 22m from Kingston
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kingston and Sunny near Merrimack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Kingston and 19.4 miles from Merrimack.

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

The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kingston and Sunny near Merrimack.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

10 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

28 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 22.81 mi (36.71 km).

Kingston

#1 Kingston

Town in New Hampshire, USA

Population6,426
Coordinates42.9364800, -71.0533900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Merrimack

#2 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.053467, 42.936493)
End: (-71.493333, 42.865106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.17 L · about $5.40
Round trip
$10.81
2.74 gal · 10.34 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.40 $10.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.11 $12.21
Premium $4.86 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $6.00 $8.22 $16.43

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingston and Merrimack. The current time is 20:59:39.

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.