How far is Merrimack, NH from Newton, NH?
The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to Newton, NH is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 06m.
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.
City in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merrimack and Newton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack and Newton.
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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
641 ft · 12 sec · South River Road
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Take the ramp right toward Airport
1104 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Raymond Wieczorek Drive
2769 ft · 47 sec · Raymond Wieczorek Drive
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Turn right onto Pettengill Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Pettengill Road
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Continue on Harvey Road
3008 ft · 1 min · Harvey Road
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Turn right onto Webster Road
742 ft · 23 sec · Webster Road
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Turn right onto Grenier Field Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Grenier Field Road
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Continue on Page Road
1079 ft · 35 sec · Page Road
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Turn right onto Rockingham Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Rockingham Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 93 South
2860 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
2809 ft · 37 sec · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
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Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
14.6 mi · 17 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 213 East: Methuen, Haverhill
1938 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Loop Connector
76 m · 5 sec · Loop Connector
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Continue on Loop Connector
3.5 mi · 5 min · Loop Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Haverhill, Salisbury
2822 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street
1008 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
50 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto River Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Emerson Street
1435 ft · 32 sec · Emerson Street
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Continue on White Street
1719 ft · 32 sec · White Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
85 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Kenoza Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kenoza Avenue
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Turn left
30 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto Newton Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Newton Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Highland Street
17 m · 2 sec · Highland Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highland Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Merrimack and Newton.
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.
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
14.6 mi · 00h 17m
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 then Partly Sunny near Newton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Merrimack to Newton?
The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Windham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Merrimack and 20.9 miles from Newton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Merrimack and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Newton.
Stop Ideas Near Windham
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 Windham.
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Haverhill station
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Newburyport, Massachusetts
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merrimack and Newton. Straight-line distance: 23.24 mi (37.4 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 Newton
Town in New Hampshire, in the United States
| Population | 4,934 |
| Coordinates | 42.8695300, -71.0345000 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newton (-71.0345, 42.86953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.82 | $17.63 |
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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