How far is Merrimack, NH from Gilmanton, NH?
The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to Gilmanton, NH is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merrimack and Gilmanton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack and Gilmanton.
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Start on Loop Road
25 m · 6 sec · Loop Road
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Turn straight onto Daniel Webster Highway
3.8 mi · 8 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue on South River Road
2135 ft · 46 sec · South River Road
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Take the ramp right toward Concord, Nashua
2141 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Raymond Wieczorek Drive
653 ft · 11 sec · Raymond Wieczorek Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Bedford, Manchester
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
11.2 mi · 15 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
2718 ft · 42 sec · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth
2452 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 106: Laconia, Pembroke
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
93 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Sheep Davis Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Sheep Davis Road
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Continue on Rocky Pond Road
160 m · 8 sec · Rocky Pond Road
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Continue on NH Route 106
892 ft · 16 sec · NH Route 106
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Continue on Rocky Pond Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Rocky Pond Road
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Continue on NH Route 106
6.1 mi · 9 min · NH Route 106
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Continue on Rocky Pond Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Rocky Pond Road
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Continue on State Route 106
2968 ft · 53 sec · State Route 106
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Turn right onto Allens Mill Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Allens Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto New Hampshire Route 140
3003 ft · 1 min · New Hampshire Route 140
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Turn left onto Province Road
22 m · 2 sec · Province Road
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Turn slight left onto Currier Hill Road
76 m · 11 sec · Currier Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Currier Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Merrimack and Gilmanton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Merrimack and Partly Sunny near Gilmanton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Merrimack to Gilmanton?
The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Bow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Merrimack and 23.2 miles from Gilmanton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.47 one way or $12.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Merrimack and Partly Sunny near Gilmanton.
Stop Ideas Near Bow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bow.
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Nashua, NH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merrimack and Gilmanton. Straight-line distance: 38.84 mi (62.5 km).
#1 Merrimack
River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 27,452 |
| Coordinates | 42.8650900, -71.4934000 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gilmanton
Town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 3,797 |
| Coordinates | 43.4242500, -71.4145200 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gilmanton (-71.41452, 43.42425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.97 | $15.93 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.84 | $19.67 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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