How far is Merrimack, NH from Bow Bog, NH?

The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to Bow Bog, NH is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.28 mi
00h 37m
Flight
17.68 mi
28.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.68 mi
Kilometers
28.45 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.28 mi
Kilometers
34.25 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bow Bog
Wed, Apr 22, 11:19 PM EDT
Return by in Merrimack
Wed, Apr 22, 11:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Merrimack
2026-04-22T22:41
Arrive Bow Bog
Wed, Apr 22, 11:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Merrimack
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Manchester
NH

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

From Merrimack
10.6 mi
00h 18m
To Bow Bog
10.6 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack and Bow Bog.

  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 right to continue on Everett Turnpike

    1625 ft · 21 sec · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Hooksett

    2590 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 39 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West River Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Pine Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Bow Bog Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Bow Bog Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bow Bog Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
11.6 mi · 54%
Daniel Webster Highway
3.75 mi · 18%
Bow Bog Road
1.7 mi · 8%
Pine Street
0.94 mi · 4%
West River Road
0.84 mi · 4%
Bedford
0.81 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

11.2 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
17.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 18m from Merrimack
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Merrimack and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bow Bog.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Merrimack to Bow Bog?

The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Merrimack and 10.6 miles from Bow Bog.

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

The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Merrimack and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bow Bog.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

1 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

23 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

25 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

39 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Merrimack and Bow Bog. Straight-line distance: 17.68 mi (28.45 km).

Merrimack

#1 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bow Bog

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

Population8,381
Coordinates43.1206400, -71.5114600
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Merrimack (-71.4934, 42.86509)
End: Bow Bog (-71.51146, 43.12064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.84 L · about $2.96
Round trip
$5.92
1.5 gal · 5.68 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.96 $5.92
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.34 $6.69
Premium $4.86 $3.64 $7.29
Diesel $6.00 $4.50 $9.00

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 Bow Bog. The current time is 22:41:38.

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.