How far is Merrimack, NH from Milton, NH?

The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to Milton, NH is about 61.5 miles (99 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
61.52 mi
01h 31m
Flight
45.44 mi
73.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.44 mi
Kilometers
73.13 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.52 mi
Kilometers
99.01 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Sat, May 2, 6:21 PM EDT
Return by in Merrimack
Sat, May 2, 7:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Merrimack
2026-05-02T16:49
Arrive Milton
Sat, May 2, 6:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Epping
NH

Town in the U.

From Merrimack
30.8 mi
00h 45m
To Milton
30.8 mi
00h 45m

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
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 293 South, NH 101 East: Exeter, Portsmouth

    2925 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston

    1211 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Calef Highway

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    52 m · 5 sec · Calef Highway

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Calef Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Gonic Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Gonic Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 16 Onramp North

    3142 ft · 57 sec · NH 16 Onramp North

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 75, To NH 125: Milton, Farmington

    1010 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on NH 75, To NH 125: Milton

    546 ft · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Farmington Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Farmington Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto White Mountain Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · White Mountain Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    51 m · 9 sec · Mill Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Dawson Street

    147 m · 20 sec · Dawson Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dawson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
19.1 mi · 31%
Calef Highway
17.4 mi · 28%
Spaulding Turnpike
8.26 mi · 13%
I 293 South
5.18 mi · 8%
Daniel Webster Highway
3.75 mi · 6%
Gonic Road
1.84 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
45.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epping
00h 45m from Merrimack
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Merrimack and Mostly Sunny near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.5 miles (99 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Epping is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Merrimack and 30.8 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Merrimack and Mostly Sunny near Milton.

Stop Ideas Near Epping

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

11 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

16 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

22 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

24 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Merrimack and Milton. Straight-line distance: 45.44 mi (73.13 km).

Merrimack

#1 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Milton

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population4,614
Coordinates43.4098000, -70.9884000
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Merrimack (-71.4934, 42.86509)
End: Milton (-70.9884, 43.4098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.22 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.12
4.34 gal · 16.44 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.56 $17.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.67 $19.34
Premium $4.86 $10.54 $21.08
Diesel $6.00 $13.01 $26.03

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Merrimack and Milton. The current time is 16:49:58.

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.