How far is Merrimack, NH from Atkinson, NH?
The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to Atkinson, NH is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merrimack and Atkinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack and Atkinson.
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Start on Loop Road
25 m · 6 sec · Loop Road
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Turn straight onto Daniel Webster Highway
3.8 mi · 8 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue on South River Road
641 ft · 12 sec · South River Road
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Take the ramp right toward Airport
1104 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Raymond Wieczorek Drive
2769 ft · 47 sec · Raymond Wieczorek Drive
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Turn right onto Pettengill Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Pettengill Road
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Continue on Harvey Road
3008 ft · 1 min · Harvey Road
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Turn right onto Webster Road
742 ft · 23 sec · Webster Road
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Turn right onto Grenier Field Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Grenier Field Road
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Continue on Page Road
1079 ft · 35 sec · Page Road
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Turn right onto Rockingham Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Rockingham Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 93 South
2860 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
2809 ft · 37 sec · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
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Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
7.4 mi · 8 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Indian Rock Road
1 km · 1 min · Indian Rock Road
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Continue on Range Road
2145 ft · 56 sec · Range Road
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Continue on Salem Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Salem Road
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Continue on State Route 111
4.2 mi · 8 min · State Route 111
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Turn right onto Stage Road
1564 ft · 38 sec · Stage Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Leroy Avenue
715 ft · 31 sec · Leroy Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leroy Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Merrimack and Atkinson.
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.
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
7.35 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Merrimack and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atkinson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Merrimack to Atkinson?
The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Derry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Merrimack and 14.1 miles from Atkinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.95 one way or $7.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Merrimack and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atkinson.
Stop Ideas Near Derry
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 Derry.
Manchester, New Hampshire
Nashua, NH
Haverhill station
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merrimack and Atkinson. Straight-line distance: 17.64 mi (28.39 km).
#1 Merrimack
River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 27,452 |
| Coordinates | 42.8650900, -71.4934000 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atkinson
Town in New Hampshire, USA
| Population | 7,163 |
| Coordinates | 42.8384200, -71.1470000 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atkinson (-71.147, 42.83842)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.95 | $7.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.46 | $8.91 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.00 | $11.99 |
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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