How far is Merrimack, NH from Newbury, NH?

The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to Newbury, NH is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
57.62 mi
01h 23m
Flight
41.76 mi
67.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.76 mi
Kilometers
67.2 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.62 mi
Kilometers
92.73 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newbury
Mon, May 25, 12:19 PM EDT
Return by in Merrimack
Mon, May 25, 1:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Merrimack
2026-05-25T10:55
Arrive Newbury
Mon, May 25, 12:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Hopkinton
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Merrimack
28.8 mi
00h 41m
To Newbury
28.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    2720 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1236 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 103: Warner, Bradford

    1022 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    50 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Route 103

    4.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 103

  15. 15

    Continue on Warner Road

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Warner Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Route 103A

    44 m · 3 sec · State Route 103A

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 103A

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
20.8 mi · 36%
Everett Turnpike
18.2 mi · 32%
Warner Road
8.07 mi · 14%
State Route 103
4.77 mi · 8%
Daniel Webster Highway
3.75 mi · 7%
Bedford
0.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

20.1 mi · 00h 24m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinton
00h 41m from Merrimack
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Merrimack and Rain Showers near Newbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Hopkinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Merrimack and 28.8 miles from Newbury.

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

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Merrimack and Rain Showers near Newbury.

Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

30 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

47 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Merrimack and Newbury. Straight-line distance: 41.76 mi (67.2 km).

Merrimack

#1 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Newbury

Town in New Hampshire, USA

Population2,245
Coordinates43.3214600, -72.0359200
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: Merrimack (-71.4934, 42.86509)
End: Newbury (-72.03592, 43.32146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.7 L · about $8.01
Round trip
$16.02
4.06 gal · 15.4 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.01 $16.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.05 $18.10
Premium $4.86 $9.86 $19.72
Diesel $6.00 $12.17 $24.35

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Merrimack and Newbury. The current time is 10:55:52.

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.