How far is Merrimack, NH from Fitzwilliam, NH?

The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to Fitzwilliam, NH is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
45.73 mi
01h 20m
Flight
33.37 mi
53.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.37 mi
Kilometers
53.7 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.73 mi
Kilometers
73.59 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fitzwilliam
Sat, May 2, 4:23 PM EDT
Return by in Merrimack
Sat, May 2, 5:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Merrimack
2026-05-02T15:02
Arrive Fitzwilliam
Sat, May 2, 4:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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
Temple
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Merrimack
22.8 mi
00h 40m
To Fitzwilliam
22.9 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Loop Road

    938 ft · 46 sec · Loop Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Greeley Street

    1118 ft · 28 sec · Greeley Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Continental Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Continental Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Milford Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Milford Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1544 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Wilton Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    1269 ft · 36 sec · Grove Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Jaffrey Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Jaffrey Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Peterborough Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Peterborough Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    108 m · 18 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · River Street

  16. 16

    Continue on US Route 202

    2.1 mi · 4 min · US Route 202

  17. 17

    Turn right onto NH Route 119

    5.6 mi · 9 min · NH Route 119

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · NH Route 119 West

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 20%
Milford Road
9.17 mi · 20%
NH Route 119
5.57 mi · 12%
Wilton Road
4 mi · 9%
Continental Boulevard
3.84 mi · 8%
Jaffrey Road
3.1 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Gibbons Highway

Continue on Gibbons Highway

9.33 mi · 00h 15m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
33.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Temple
00h 40m from Merrimack
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Merrimack and Mostly Sunny near Fitzwilliam.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Temple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Merrimack and 22.9 miles from Fitzwilliam.

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

The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.35 one way or $12.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Merrimack and Mostly Sunny near Fitzwilliam.

Stop Ideas Near Temple

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

29 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

37 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

51 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
10 Vernon Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Merrimack and Fitzwilliam. Straight-line distance: 33.37 mi (53.7 km).

Merrimack

#1 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Fitzwilliam

Town in New Hampshire

Population2,376
Coordinates42.7806400, -72.1417500
Altitude349
CountryUnited States
Start: Merrimack (-71.4934, 42.86509)
End: Fitzwilliam (-72.14175, 42.78064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.11 L · about $6.35
Round trip
$12.70
3.22 gal · 12.22 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.35 $12.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.18 $14.35
Premium $4.86 $7.82 $15.64
Diesel $6.00 $9.66 $19.31

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Merrimack and Fitzwilliam. The current time is 15:02:41.

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.