How far is Londonderry, NH from Merrimack, NH?

The driving distance from Londonderry, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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
16.34 mi
00h 26m
Flight
6.05 mi
9.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.05 mi
Kilometers
9.74 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
16.34 mi
Kilometers
26.29 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merrimack
Tue, May 12, 7:00 PM EDT
Return by in Londonderry
Tue, May 12, 7:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Londonderry
2026-05-12T18:34
Arrive Merrimack
Tue, May 12, 7:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Londonderry
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
East Merrimack
NH

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

From Londonderry
5.7 mi
00h 13m
To Merrimack
10.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°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 Londonderry and Merrimack.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mammoth Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Mammoth Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Litchfield Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Litchfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto High Range Road

    1043 ft · 30 sec · High Range Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Harvey Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harvey Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pettengill Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Pettengill Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Raymond Wieczorek Drive

    3081 ft · 59 sec · Raymond Wieczorek Drive

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Merrimack

    2171 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South River Road

    2219 ft · 49 sec · South River Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Loop Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Loop Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Loop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Londonderry 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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Daniel Webster Highway
3.75 mi · 23%
Mammoth Road
2.39 mi · 15%
Litchfield Road
1.43 mi · 9%
Harvey Road
1.08 mi · 7%
Pettengill Road
1.08 mi · 7%
Raymond Wieczorek Drive
0.99 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Daniel Webster Highway

Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

3.75 mi · 00h 08m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Merrimack
00h 13m from Londonderry
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Londonderry and Sunny near Merrimack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

East Merrimack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Londonderry and 10.6 miles from Merrimack.

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

The direct path is about 6 miles (9.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Merrimack

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

9 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

13 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

34 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

38 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Londonderry and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 6.05 mi (9.74 km).

Londonderry

#1 Londonderry

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

Population26,646
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.3739500
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Merrimack

#2 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Mammoth Road (-71.374062, 42.865057)
End: (-71.493333, 42.865106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.18 L · about $2.29
Round trip
$4.58
1.16 gal · 4.36 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.29 $4.58
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.59 $5.17
Premium $4.86 $2.82 $5.64
Diesel $6.00 $3.48 $6.96

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Londonderry and Merrimack. The current time is 18:34:33.

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.