How far is Merrimack, NH from Danville, NH?

The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to Danville, NH is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
23.07 mi
00h 53m
Flight
18.96 mi
30.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.96 mi
Kilometers
30.51 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.07 mi
Kilometers
37.12 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:15 AM EDT
Return by in Merrimack
Thu, Apr 16, 1:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Merrimack
2026-04-15T23:22
Arrive Danville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Derry Village
NH

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

From Merrimack
11.5 mi
00h 26m
To Danville
11.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
70°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    641 ft · 12 sec · South River Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward Airport

    1104 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Raymond Wieczorek Drive

    2769 ft · 47 sec · Raymond Wieczorek Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Pettengill Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Pettengill Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Harvey Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harvey Road

  8. 8

    Continue on High Range Road

    1043 ft · 33 sec · High Range Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Litchfield Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Litchfield Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Stonehenge Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Stonehenge Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rockingham Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockingham Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Manchester Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Manchester Road

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto Tsienneto Road

    136 m · 26 sec · Tsienneto Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pinkerton Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pinkerton Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    816 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Danforth Circle

    59 m · 4 sec · East Derry Road

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto East Derry Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Derry Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Hampstead Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Hampstead Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Derry Road

    141 m · 13 sec · Derry Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Depot Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Depot Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Hampstead Road

    13 m · 2 sec · Hampstead Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Little Mill Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Little Mill Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1645 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Hawkewood Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Hawkewood Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Colby Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Colby Road

  26. 26

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
116.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hampstead Road
3.83 mi · 17%
Daniel Webster Highway
3.75 mi · 16%
Little Mill Road
1.64 mi · 7%
Stonehenge Road
1.46 mi · 6%
Litchfield Road
1.43 mi · 6%
Colby Road
1.29 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Hampstead Road

Continue on Hampstead Road

3.82 mi · 00h 08m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Derry Village
00h 26m from Merrimack
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Merrimack and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Danville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Merrimack and 11.6 miles from Danville.

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

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.20 one way or $6.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Merrimack and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Danville.

Stop Ideas Near Derry Village

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

16 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

19 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

23 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Exeter station

31 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Merrimack and Danville. Straight-line distance: 18.96 mi (30.51 km).

Merrimack

#1 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Danville

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

Population4,596
Coordinates42.9125900, -71.1245000
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Merrimack (-71.4934, 42.86509)
End: Danville (-71.1245, 42.91259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.08 L · about $3.20
Round trip
$6.39
1.62 gal · 6.16 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.20 $6.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.61 $7.22
Premium $4.86 $3.93 $7.87
Diesel $6.00 $4.86 $9.72

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 Danville. The current time is 23:22:05.

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.