How far is Marion, MA from Meriden, NH?

The driving distance from Marion, MA to Meriden, NH is about 182.2 miles (293.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.18 mi
03h 49m
Flight
148.21 mi
238.52 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.21 mi
Kilometers
238.52 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.18 mi
Kilometers
293.19 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meriden
Sun, Nov 8, 3:27 PM EST
Return by in Marion
Sun, Nov 8, 7:17 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-11-08T11:38
Arrive Meriden
Sun, Nov 8, 3:27 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:20 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marion
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Salem
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Marion
91 mi
01h 54m
To Meriden
91.2 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Marion Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
51°F
Overnight
Using White Island Shores as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
32 mph W
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Marion and Meriden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marion and Meriden.

  1. 1

    Start on Pitcher Street

    86 m · 18 sec · Pitcher Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Front Street

    845 ft · 42 sec · Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2286 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mill Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Mill Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    990 ft · 23 sec · Spring Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Front Street

    2267 ft · 45 sec · Front Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 195 East

    1621 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Marlboro

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    17.5 mi · 20 min · Amvets Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    2471 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Continue on John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 North: Concord NH

    28.9 mi · 34 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    2720 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1236 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    51.9 mi · 1 hr

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Methodist Hill Road, Eastman Hill Road

    1002 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Eastman Hill Road

    120 m · 13 sec · Eastman Hill Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Methodist Hill Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Methodist Hill Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Methodist Hill Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Methodist Hill Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 120

    3.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 120

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 120

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marion and Meriden.

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
67.6 mi · 37%
I 89 North
52.6 mi · 29%
I 495 North
19.6 mi · 11%
Amvets Highway
17.5 mi · 10%
Everett Turnpike
6.96 mi · 4%
I 195 East
4.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

51.9 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
148.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salem
01h 54m from Marion
Leave By
9:20 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Marion and Light Rain Likely near Meriden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marion to Meriden?

The road trip is about 182.2 miles (293.2 km) and usually takes 03h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91 miles from Marion and 91.2 miles from Meriden.

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

The direct path is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.40 one way or $52.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Marion and Light Rain Likely near Meriden.

Stop Ideas Near Salem

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

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

10 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

23 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
BUS

Nashua, NH

25 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Exeter station

29 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Meriden. Straight-line distance: 148.21 mi (238.52 km).

Marion

#1 Marion

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population5,189
Coordinates41.7001000, -70.7628100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
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#2 Meriden

Meriden is a place in New Hampshire, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.5439600, -72.2525900
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Marion (-70.76281, 41.7001)
End: Meriden (-72.25259, 43.54396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.43 gal
24.33 L · about $26.40
Round trip
$52.79
12.86 gal · 48.66 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.3 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.11 $26.40 $52.79
Mid-grade $4.78 $30.72 $61.43
Premium $5.19 $33.36 $66.72
Diesel $6.27 $40.30 $80.59

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 Massachusetts · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Marion and Meriden. The current time is 11:38:11.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.