How far is Merrimack, NH from North Conway, NH?
The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to North Conway, NH is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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 02h 45m.
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.
Human settlement in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merrimack and North Conway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack and North Conway.
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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
11.2 mi · 15 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
13.2 mi · 14 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
1867 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Turn slight right onto NH 25 East
42 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Winnipesaukee Street
733 ft · 12 sec · Winnipesaukee Street
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Continue on Whittier Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · Whittier Street
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Continue on Whittier Highway
12.2 mi · 22 min · Whittier Highway
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Continue on State Route 25
1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 25
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Continue on Whittier Road
1867 ft · 29 sec · Whittier Road
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Continue on Bear Camp Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Bear Camp Highway
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Continue on Ossipee Mountain Highway
1126 ft · 23 sec · Ossipee Mountain Highway
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Turn left onto Whittier Road
2037 ft · 55 sec · Whittier Road
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Turn left onto Tamworth Road
2 mi · 4 min · Tamworth Road
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Turn right onto Chocorua Road
2346 ft · 1 min · Chocorua Road
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Turn slight right onto Page Hill Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Page Hill Road
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Turn left onto Chocorua Mtn Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Chocorua Mtn Highway
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Continue on White Mountain Highway
7.1 mi · 11 min · White Mountain Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto White Mountain Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · White Mountain Highway
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Continue on White Mountain Road
1 km · 2 min · White Mountain Road
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Continue on White Mountain Highway
2 mi · 5 min · White Mountain Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · White Mountain Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Merrimack and North Conway.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Styles Bridges Highway
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
16.7 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Merrimack and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near North Conway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Merrimack to North Conway?
The road trip is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
New Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from Merrimack and 54.2 miles from North Conway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.11 one way or $30.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Merrimack and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near North Conway.
Stop Ideas Near New Hampton
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 New Hampton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merrimack and North Conway. Straight-line distance: 84.14 mi (135.41 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 North Conway
Location in Conway, New Hampshire
| Population | 2,349 |
| Coordinates | 44.0536800, -71.1284000 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Conway (-71.1284, 44.05368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $15.11 | $30.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $17.07 | $34.14 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $18.61 | $37.21 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $22.97 | $45.94 |
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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