How far is Merrimack, NH from Brentwood, NH?

The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to Brentwood, NH is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
34.83 mi
00h 49m
Flight
22.68 mi
36.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.68 mi
Kilometers
36.5 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.83 mi
Kilometers
56.05 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Thu, Apr 16, 1:54 AM EDT
Return by in Merrimack
Thu, Apr 16, 2:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Merrimack
2026-04-16T01:04
Arrive Brentwood
Thu, Apr 16, 1:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Auburn
NH

Town in the U.

From Merrimack
17.4 mi
00h 24m
To Brentwood
17.5 mi
00h 24m

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
64°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 293 South, NH 101 East: Exeter, Portsmouth

    2925 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston

    1211 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Calef Highway

    1866 ft · 41 sec · Calef Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Middle Road

    88 m · 14 sec · Middle Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Crawley Falls Road

    43 m · 4 sec · Crawley Falls Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crawley Falls Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
19.1 mi · 55%
I 293 South
5.18 mi · 15%
Daniel Webster Highway
3.75 mi · 11%
Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway
3.08 mi · 9%
Everett Turnpike
1.31 mi · 4%
Bedford
0.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

19.1 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
22.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 24m from Merrimack
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Merrimack and Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brentwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Merrimack and 17.5 miles from Brentwood.

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

The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Merrimack and Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brentwood.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

10 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

28 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Merrimack and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 22.68 mi (36.5 km).

Merrimack

#1 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Brentwood

Town in New Hampshire

Population4,612
Coordinates42.9787000, -71.0728400
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Merrimack (-71.4934, 42.86509)
End: Brentwood (-71.07284, 42.9787)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.65 L · about $4.85
Round trip
$9.70
2.46 gal · 9.3 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.85 $9.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.48 $10.96
Premium $4.86 $5.98 $11.95
Diesel $6.00 $7.38 $14.75

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 Brentwood. The current time is 01:04:15.

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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.