How far is Merrimack, NH from Madbury, NH?
The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to Madbury, NH is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
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 New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merrimack and Madbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack and Madbury.
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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
1.3 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 293 South, NH 101 East: Exeter, Portsmouth
2925 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
19.1 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
1211 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Calef Highway
9.7 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lee Circle
8 m · 1 sec · Concord Road
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Exit the rotary onto Concord Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury
1082 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road
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Continue on Lee Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road
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Continue on Manchester Road
106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road
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Continue on Knox Marsh Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Knox Marsh Road
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Turn right
16 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right
135 m · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Kelley Road
533 ft · 26 sec · Kelley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kelley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Merrimack and Madbury.
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.
NH 101 East
Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
19.1 mi · 00h 22m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near Madbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Merrimack to Madbury?
The road trip is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from Merrimack and 23.1 miles from Madbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.43 one way or $12.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Merrimack and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Madbury.
Stop Ideas Near Raymond
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 Raymond.
Exeter station
Durham–UNH station
Manchester, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merrimack and Madbury. Straight-line distance: 35.62 mi (57.33 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 Madbury
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 1,879 |
| Coordinates | 43.1692500, -70.9239500 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madbury (-70.92395, 43.16925)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 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 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.78 | $19.55 |
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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