How far is Lyndeborough, NH from Merrimack, NH?
The driving distance from Lyndeborough, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lyndeborough and Merrimack.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyndeborough and Merrimack.
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Start on Center Road
5.6 mi · 12 min · Center Road
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Turn right onto North River Road
1.3 km · 2 min · North River Road
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Continue on State Route 101
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 101
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 101A: Milford, Nashua
2194 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
68 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
4 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Continental Boulevard
3.9 mi · 8 min · Continental Boulevard
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Continue on Greeley Street
1028 ft · 33 sec · Greeley Street
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Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway
1.9 mi · 5 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Turn sharp right onto Loop Road
25 m · 4 sec · Loop Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Loop Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lyndeborough and Merrimack.
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.
Center Road
Start on Center Road
5.57 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Lyndeborough and Mostly Cloudy near Merrimack.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lyndeborough to Merrimack?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Lyndeborough and 12.9 miles from Merrimack.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lyndeborough and Mostly Cloudy near Merrimack.
Stop Ideas Near Milford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milford.
Nashua, NH
Manchester, New Hampshire
Concord, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lyndeborough and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 14.13 mi (22.74 km).
#1 Lyndeborough
City in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 1,730 |
| Coordinates | 42.9075800, -71.7664600 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Merrimack
River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 27,452 |
| Coordinates | 42.8650900, -71.4934000 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.493333, 42.865106)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.31 | $6.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.74 | $7.49 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.04 | $10.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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