How far is Merrimack, NH from Groveton, NH?

The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to Groveton, NH is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.4 mi
03h 02m
Flight
119.78 mi
192.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Merrimack.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.78 mi
Kilometers
192.77 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.4 mi
Kilometers
222.74 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Groveton
Sun, Nov 8, 2:37 AM EST
Return by in Merrimack
Sun, Nov 8, 5:40 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Merrimack
2026-11-07T23:34
Arrive Groveton
Sun, Nov 8, 2:37 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Merrimack
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Plymouth
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Merrimack
69.2 mi
01h 31m
To Groveton
69.2 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Tonight

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 9:00 PM EST
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.2 mi · 15 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    48.9 mi · 53 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster

    10.4 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Continue on US Route 3 North

    6.1 mi · 9 min · US Route 3 North

  15. 15

    Continue on Twin Mountain Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Mountain Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    142 m · 11 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Prospect Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Prospect Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street

    12 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    592 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
65.7 mi · 47%
Everett Turnpike
21.4 mi · 15%
US 3 North
10.4 mi · 8%
Franconia Notch Parkway
7.73 mi · 6%
Prospect Street
6.33 mi · 5%
US Route 3 North
6.09 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

48.9 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
119.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 31m from Merrimack
Leave By
10:54 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Merrimack and Chance Light Rain near Groveton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Merrimack and 69.2 miles from Groveton.

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

The direct path is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.12 one way or $40.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

83 Main St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

16 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

31 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

35 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Merrimack and Groveton. Straight-line distance: 119.78 mi (192.77 km).

Merrimack

#1 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Groveton

Groveton is a place in New Hampshire, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.5986700, -71.5112000
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Merrimack (-71.4934, 42.86509)
End: Groveton (-71.5112, 44.59867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.49 L · about $20.12
Round trip
$40.23
9.76 gal · 36.98 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $20.12 $40.23
Mid-grade $4.74 $23.11 $46.22
Premium $5.20 $25.37 $50.73
Diesel $6.29 $30.69 $61.38

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Merrimack and Groveton. The current time is 23:34:27.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.