How far is Merrimack, NH from New Ipswich, NH?

The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to New Ipswich, NH is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
28.68 mi
00h 55m
Flight
20 mi
32.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20 mi
Kilometers
32.18 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.68 mi
Kilometers
46.16 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Ipswich
Thu, Apr 16, 1:40 AM EDT
Return by in Merrimack
Thu, Apr 16, 2:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Merrimack
2026-04-16T00:45
Arrive New Ipswich
Thu, Apr 16, 1:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Milford
NH

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

From Merrimack
14.4 mi
00h 27m
To New Ipswich
14.4 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack and New Ipswich.

  1. 1

    Start on Loop Road

    938 ft · 46 sec · Loop Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Greeley Street

    1118 ft · 28 sec · Greeley Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Continental Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Continental Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Milford Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Milford Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1544 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Gibbons Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Greenville Road

    4.9 mi · 10 min · Greenville Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    124 m · 21 sec · Mill Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hubbard Hill Road

    1430 ft · 1 min · Hubbard Hill Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    561 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto River Street

    1718 ft · 34 sec · River Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Highbridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highbridge Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Turnpike Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Turnpike Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    24 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milford Road
9.17 mi · 32%
Greenville Road
4.93 mi · 17%
Continental Boulevard
3.84 mi · 13%
Gibbons Highway
2.68 mi · 9%
Daniel Webster Highway
1.67 mi · 6%
Turnpike Road
1.52 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Greenville Road

Turn left onto Greenville Road

4.93 mi · 00h 10m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
20 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 27m from Merrimack
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Merrimack and Chance Rain Showers near New Ipswich.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Merrimack to New Ipswich?

The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Merrimack and 14.4 miles from New Ipswich.

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

The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.98 one way or $7.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Merrimack and Chance Rain Showers near New Ipswich.

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

13 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

23 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

43 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

46 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Merrimack and New Ipswich. Straight-line distance: 20 mi (32.18 km).

Merrimack

#1 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
New Ipswich

#2 New Ipswich

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,429
Coordinates42.7481400, -71.8542400
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Merrimack (-71.4934, 42.86509)
End: New Ipswich (-71.85424, 42.74814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.83 L · about $3.98
Round trip
$7.97
2.02 gal · 7.66 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.98 $7.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.50 $9.00
Premium $4.86 $4.91 $9.81
Diesel $6.00 $6.06 $12.11

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Merrimack and New Ipswich. The current time is 00:45:24.

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.