How far is Merrimack, NH from Bartlett, NH?

The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to Bartlett, NH is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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
121.51 mi
02h 44m
Flight
84.48 mi
135.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.48 mi
Kilometers
135.95 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.51 mi
Kilometers
195.55 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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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 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartlett
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00 AM EDT
Return by in Merrimack
Sat, Apr 18, 1:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Merrimack
2026-04-18T08:15
Arrive Bartlett
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ashland
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Merrimack
60.8 mi
01h 22m
To Bartlett
60.8 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Loop Road

    25 m · 6 sec · Loop Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Daniel Webster Highway

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on South River Road

    2135 ft · 46 sec · South River Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward Concord, Nashua

    2141 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Raymond Wieczorek Drive

    653 ft · 11 sec · Raymond Wieczorek Drive

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Bedford, Manchester

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    11.2 mi · 15 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    44.9 mi · 48 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 112: North Woodstock, Lincoln

    1539 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Kancamagus Highway

    84 m · 16 sec · Kancamagus Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Kancamagus Highway

    21.7 mi · 36 min · Kancamagus Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bear Notch Road

    8.9 mi · 17 min · Bear Notch Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    19 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    32 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
61.6 mi · 51%
Kancamagus Highway
21.7 mi · 18%
Everett Turnpike
21.4 mi · 18%
Bear Notch Road
8.91 mi · 7%
Daniel Webster Highway
3.75 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

44.9 mi · 00h 48m

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
84.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 22m from Merrimack
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Merrimack and Mostly Cloudy near Bartlett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Merrimack and 60.8 miles from Bartlett.

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

The direct path is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.92 one way or $33.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Merrimack and Mostly Cloudy near Bartlett.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

8 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

8 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

27 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

38 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Merrimack and Bartlett. Straight-line distance: 84.48 mi (135.95 km).

Merrimack

#1 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Bartlett

Town in Carroll County, New Hampshire

Population2,814
Coordinates44.0781200, -71.2828500
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Merrimack (-71.4934, 42.86509)
End: Bartlett (-71.28285, 44.07812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.23 L · about $16.92
Round trip
$33.85
8.58 gal · 32.46 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.92 $33.85
Mid-grade $4.46 $19.12 $38.24
Premium $4.86 $20.84 $41.68
Diesel $6.00 $25.73 $51.45

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Merrimack and Bartlett. The current time is 08:15:57.

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.