How far is Merrimack, NH from Farmington, NH?

The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to Farmington, NH is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
59.92 mi
01h 31m
Flight
42.2 mi
67.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.2 mi
Kilometers
67.92 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.92 mi
Kilometers
96.43 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Sat, May 30, 10:47 AM EDT
Return by in Merrimack
Sat, May 30, 12:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Merrimack
2026-05-30T09:16
Arrive Farmington
Sat, May 30, 10:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Epping
NH

Town in the U.

From Merrimack
30 mi
00h 45m
To Farmington
30 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Calef Highway

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    52 m · 5 sec · Calef Highway

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Calef Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Gonic Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Gonic Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 16 Onramp North

    3142 ft · 57 sec · NH 16 Onramp North

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 11 West: Farmington, Alton

    1684 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Farmington Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Farmington Road

  20. 20

    Continue on NH Route 11

    2.2 mi · 3 min · NH Route 11

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Route 153

    2016 ft · 43 sec · State Route 153

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
19.1 mi · 32%
Calef Highway
17.4 mi · 29%
I 293 South
5.18 mi · 9%
Daniel Webster Highway
3.75 mi · 6%
Farmington Road
2.34 mi · 4%
NH Route 11
2.17 mi · 4%
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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
42.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epping
00h 45m from Merrimack
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Merrimack and Light Rain near Farmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Epping is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Merrimack and 30 miles from Farmington.

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

The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.32 one way or $16.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Merrimack and Light Rain near Farmington.

Stop Ideas Near Epping

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

11 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

16 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

22 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

24 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Merrimack and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 42.2 mi (67.92 km).

Merrimack

#1 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Farmington

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population6,951
Coordinates43.3898000, -71.0650600
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Merrimack (-71.4934, 42.86509)
End: Farmington (-71.06506, 43.3898)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
8 L · about $8.32
Round trip
$16.65
4.22 gal · 16 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.32 $16.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.40 $18.81
Premium $4.86 $10.25 $20.50
Diesel $6.00 $12.65 $25.31

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Merrimack and Farmington. The current time is 09:16:03.

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.