How far is Merrimack, NH from Berlin, NH?

The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to Berlin, NH is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.8 miles (180 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
140.82 mi
03h 08m
Flight
111.87 mi
180.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.87 mi
Kilometers
180.03 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.82 mi
Kilometers
226.63 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berlin
Thu, Apr 16, 4:11 AM EDT
Return by in Merrimack
Thu, Apr 16, 7:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Merrimack
2026-04-16T01:02
Arrive Berlin
Thu, Apr 16, 4:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Merrimack
9:00 PM EDT
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
Plymouth
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Merrimack
70.4 mi
01h 34m
To Berlin
70.4 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Loop Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Loop Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Daniel Webster Highway

    3.8 mi · 9 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

    48.9 mi · 53 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster

    10.4 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Continue on US Route 3 North

    2 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Route 115

    3.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 115

  16. 16

    Continue on Owls Head Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Owls Head Highway

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Presidential Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Presidential Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Gorham Hill Road

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Gorham Hill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Glen Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Glen Avenue

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Green Street

    103 m · 16 sec · Green Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    79 m · 13 sec · Pleasant Street

  24. 24

    Turn sharp right

    11 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left

    45 m · 11 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
65.7 mi · 47%
Everett Turnpike
21.4 mi · 15%
US 3 North
10.4 mi · 7%
Gorham Hill Road
9.09 mi · 6%
Franconia Notch Parkway
7.73 mi · 5%
Owls Head Highway
6.08 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

48.9 mi · 00h 53m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
111.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 34m from Merrimack
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Merrimack and Light Rain near Berlin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.4 miles from Merrimack and 70.4 miles from Berlin.

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

The direct path is about 111.8 miles (180 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Merrimack and Light Rain near Berlin.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

83 Main St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

16 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

31 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

35 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Merrimack and Berlin. Straight-line distance: 111.87 mi (180.03 km).

Merrimack

#1 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Berlin

City in Coos County, New Hampshire, USA

Population9,813
Coordinates44.4686700, -71.1850800
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: Merrimack (-71.4934, 42.86509)
End: Berlin (-71.18508, 44.46867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.81 L · about $19.61
Round trip
$39.21
9.94 gal · 37.62 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $19.61 $39.21
Mid-grade $4.46 $22.15 $44.30
Premium $4.86 $24.14 $48.29
Diesel $6.00 $29.81 $59.61

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Merrimack and Berlin. The current time is 01:02:35.

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.