How far is Madison, NH from Merrimack, NH?

The driving distance from Madison, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.45 mi
01h 54m
Flight
73.52 mi
118.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.52 mi
Kilometers
118.32 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.45 mi
Kilometers
153.61 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merrimack
Sat, May 2, 4:24 PM EDT
Return by in Madison
Sat, May 2, 6:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-05-02T14:29
Arrive Merrimack
Sat, May 2, 4:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison
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
Sanbornton
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Madison
48.4 mi
00h 57m
To Merrimack
47 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Village Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Village Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Plains Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Plains Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto White Mountain Highway

    1373 ft · 37 sec · White Mountain Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ossipee Mountain Highway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Ossipee Mountain Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Bear Camp Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Bear Camp Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Whittier Road

    1867 ft · 29 sec · Whittier Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 25

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 25

  9. 9

    Continue on Whittier Highway

    12.2 mi · 22 min · Whittier Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Whittier Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Whittier Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Winnipesaukee Street

    816 ft · 20 sec · Winnipesaukee Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    8.3 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1392 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord

    1520 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    14.9 mi · 16 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport

    1.3 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Merrimack

    1425 ft · 38 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South River Road

    704 ft · 13 sec · South River Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Loop Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Loop Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Loop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Merrimack.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
21.5 mi · 22%
Styles Bridges Highway
15.7 mi · 16%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 16%
Whittier Highway
12.2 mi · 13%
Plains Road
5.03 mi · 5%
Daniel Webster Highway
4.87 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Senator Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

15.4 mi · 00h 18m

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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
73.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanbornton
00h 57m from Madison
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Madison and Mostly Sunny near Merrimack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Sanbornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.4 miles from Madison and 47 miles from Merrimack.

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

The direct path is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.29 one way or $26.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Madison and Mostly Sunny near Merrimack.

Stop Ideas Near Sanbornton

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

4 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

15 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

31 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

31 mi away
83 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 73.52 mi (118.32 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population2,632
Coordinates43.8992400, -71.1484000
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Merrimack

#2 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.148318, 43.898713)
End: (-71.493333, 42.865106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.75 L · about $13.29
Round trip
$26.59
6.74 gal · 25.5 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.29 $26.59
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.02 $30.04
Premium $4.86 $16.37 $32.74
Diesel $6.00 $20.21 $40.42

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Merrimack. The current time is 14:29:30.

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.