How far is Merrimack, NH from Antrim, NH?

The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to Antrim, NH is about 32 miles (51.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
31.99 mi
01h 10m
Flight
25.28 mi
40.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.28 mi
Kilometers
40.68 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.99 mi
Kilometers
51.48 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Antrim
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM EDT
Return by in Merrimack
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Merrimack
2026-04-23T03:09
Arrive Antrim
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Merrimack
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
Lyndeborough
NH

City in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Merrimack
16 mi
00h 35m
To Antrim
16 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Loop Road

    25 m · 6 sec · Loop Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Daniel Webster Highway

    152 m · 20 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Baboosic Lake Road

    5.2 mi · 13 min · Baboosic Lake Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Camp Road

    2153 ft · 1 min · Camp Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Blueberry Hill Road

    1162 ft · 33 sec · Blueberry Hill Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bayberry Drive

    1104 ft · 33 sec · Bayberry Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Blueberry Hill Road

    87 m · 10 sec · Blueberry Hill Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Dodge Road

    1850 ft · 55 sec · Dodge Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Jones Road

    2263 ft · 1 min · Jones Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto New Boston Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · New Boston Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Old Mont Vernon Road

    2739 ft · 1 min · Old Mont Vernon Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Amherst Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Old Amherst Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2168 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Francestown Turnpike

    3 mi · 6 min · Francestown Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike South

    6.2 mi · 14 min · 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike South

  17. 17

    Turn left onto New Boston Road

    76 m · 7 sec · New Boston Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Bennington Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Bennington Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Francestown Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Francestown Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Antrim Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Antrim Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 202

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 202

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    65 m · 16 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
2nd New Hampshire Turnpike South
6.22 mi · 19%
Baboosic Lake Road
5.17 mi · 16%
Francestown Road
3.1 mi · 10%
Bennington Road
3.01 mi · 9%
Francestown Turnpike
2.98 mi · 9%
Old Amherst Road
1.85 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

2nd New Hampshire Turnpike South

Continue on 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike South

6.22 mi · 00h 14m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
25.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndeborough
00h 35m from Merrimack
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Merrimack and Mostly Sunny near Antrim.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32 miles (51.5 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Lyndeborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Merrimack and 16 miles from Antrim.

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

The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lyndeborough

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

25 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

26 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

39 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

57 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Merrimack and Antrim. Straight-line distance: 25.28 mi (40.68 km).

Merrimack

#1 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Antrim

#2 Antrim

City in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population2,682
Coordinates43.0309100, -71.9389700
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Merrimack (-71.4934, 42.86509)
End: Antrim (-71.93897, 43.03091)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.27 L · about $4.46
Round trip
$8.92
2.26 gal · 8.54 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.46 $8.92
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.04 $10.07
Premium $4.86 $5.49 $10.98
Diesel $6.00 $6.78 $13.55

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Merrimack and Antrim. The current time is 03:09:38.

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.