How far is Merrimack, NH from Lisbon, NH?

The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to Lisbon, NH is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.5 miles (153.7 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.32 mi
02h 28m
Flight
95.48 mi
153.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.48 mi
Kilometers
153.66 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.32 mi
Kilometers
187.2 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lisbon
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
2026-05-02T22:10
Arrive Lisbon
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
New Hampton
NH

Human settlement in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Merrimack
58.2 mi
01h 14m
To Lisbon
58.2 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
48°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 18, NH 116, NH 117, NH 142: Franconia, Sugar Hill

    851 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Wallace Hill Road

    138 m · 9 sec · Wallace Hill Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2548 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Sugar Hill Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Sugar Hill Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 117

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Route 117

  19. 19

    Continue on Sugar Hill Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Sugar Hill Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Depot Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
69.9 mi · 60%
Everett Turnpike
21.4 mi · 18%
Franconia Notch Parkway
7.73 mi · 7%
Sugar Hill Road
6.8 mi · 6%
Daniel Webster Highway
3.75 mi · 3%
North Main Street
2.23 mi · 2%
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 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
+20.8 mi
95.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hampton
01h 14m from Merrimack
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Merrimack and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lisbon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.3 miles (187.2 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?

New Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Merrimack and 58.2 miles from Lisbon.

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

The direct path is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 $16.21 one way or $32.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Merrimack and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lisbon.

Stop Ideas Near New Hampton

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

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

BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

2 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

17 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

18 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

45 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Merrimack and Lisbon. Straight-line distance: 95.48 mi (153.66 km).

Merrimack

#1 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Lisbon

Town in New Hampshire, USA

Population1,587
Coordinates44.2134000, -71.9109200
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Merrimack (-71.4934, 42.86509)
End: Lisbon (-71.91092, 44.2134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.54 L · about $16.21
Round trip
$32.43
8.22 gal · 31.08 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.21 $32.43
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.32 $36.64
Premium $4.86 $19.97 $39.93
Diesel $6.00 $24.65 $49.30

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 Lisbon. The current time is 22:10:27.

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.