How far is Merrimack, NH from Haverhill, NH?

The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to Haverhill, NH is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
104.81 mi
02h 28m
Flight
85.72 mi
137.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.72 mi
Kilometers
137.95 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.81 mi
Kilometers
168.67 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverhill
Sun, May 3, 12:39 AM EDT
Return by in Merrimack
Sun, May 3, 3:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Merrimack
2026-05-02T22:11
Arrive Haverhill
Sun, May 3, 12:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
Sanbornton
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Merrimack
52.4 mi
01h 14m
To Haverhill
52.4 mi
01h 14m

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
49°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.3 mi · 27 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3, NH 25, NH 3A: Plymouth, Rumney

    1961 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Tenney Mountain Highway

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Tenney Mountain Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Moosilauke Road

    92 m · 7 sec · Moosilauke Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Route 25

    904 ft · 22 sec · Route 25

  16. 16

    Continue on Rumney Route 25

    7.5 mi · 12 min · Rumney Route 25

  17. 17

    Continue on Mt Moosilauke Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Mt Moosilauke Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Moosilauke Road

    685 ft · 12 sec · Moosilauke Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Mt Moosilauke Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Mt Moosilauke Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Mount Moosilauke Highway

    2882 ft · 1 min · Mount Moosilauke Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Mt Moosilauke Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mt Moosilauke Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Mount Moosilauke Highway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Mount Moosilauke Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Mt Moosilauke Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mt Moosilauke Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Mount Moosilauke Highway

    8.3 mi · 13 min · Mount Moosilauke Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Mt Moosilauke Highway

    5.3 mi · 11 min · Mt Moosilauke Highway

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dartmouth College Road

    53 m · 3 sec · Dartmouth College Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Route 10

    1 km · 57 sec · Route 10

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Route 10

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
42 mi · 40%
Everett Turnpike
21.4 mi · 20%
Mt Moosilauke Highway
12.7 mi · 12%
Mount Moosilauke Highway
9.58 mi · 9%
Rumney Route 25
7.53 mi · 7%
Tenney Mountain Highway
3.94 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

25.3 mi · 00h 27m

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
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
85.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanbornton
01h 14m from Merrimack
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Merrimack and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Haverhill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Sanbornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Merrimack and 52.4 miles from Haverhill.

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

The direct path is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.60 one way or $29.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Merrimack and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Haverhill.

Stop Ideas Near Sanbornton

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

4 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

15 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

31 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

31 mi away
83 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Merrimack and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 85.72 mi (137.95 km).

Merrimack

#1 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Haverhill

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population4,555
Coordinates44.0345100, -72.0639800
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Merrimack (-71.4934, 42.86509)
End: Haverhill (-72.06398, 44.03451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
14 L · about $14.60
Round trip
$29.19
7.4 gal · 28 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.60 $29.19
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.49 $32.98
Premium $4.86 $17.97 $35.95
Diesel $6.00 $22.19 $44.38

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Merrimack and Haverhill. The current time is 22:11:07.

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.