How far is Merrimack, NH from North Hampton, NH?

The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to North Hampton, NH is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
45.19 mi
01h 03m
Flight
34.39 mi
55.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.39 mi
Kilometers
55.34 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.19 mi
Kilometers
72.73 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Hampton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:32 AM EDT
Return by in Merrimack
Sun, Apr 19, 2:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Merrimack
2026-04-19T00:28
Arrive North Hampton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Raymond
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Merrimack
22.6 mi
00h 31m
To North Hampton
22.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
North Hampton Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Sunday
Using Greenland as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack and North Hampton.

  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

    29.4 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 111: Exeter, North Hampton

    965 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Hampton Road

    1666 ft · 41 sec · North Hampton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Exeter Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Exeter Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Post Road

    18 m · 1 sec · Post Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto US 1: Rye Beach

    1018 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
29.4 mi · 65%
I 293 South
5.18 mi · 11%
Daniel Webster Highway
3.75 mi · 8%
Exeter Road
2.19 mi · 5%
Everett Turnpike
1.31 mi · 3%
Atlantic Avenue
0.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

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

29.4 mi · 00h 34m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
34.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 31m from Merrimack
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Merrimack and Rain Showers Likely near North Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Merrimack to North Hampton?

The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Merrimack and 22.6 miles from North Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.31 one way or $12.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Merrimack and Rain Showers Likely near North Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Raymond

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

19 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

23 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

24 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

30 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Merrimack and North Hampton. Straight-line distance: 34.39 mi (55.34 km).

Merrimack

#1 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
North Hampton

#2 North Hampton

County seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population4,485
Coordinates42.9725900, -70.8297800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Merrimack (-71.4934, 42.86509)
End: North Hampton (-70.82978, 42.97259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.04 L · about $6.31
Round trip
$12.62
3.2 gal · 12.08 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.31 $12.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.13 $14.26
Premium $4.86 $7.77 $15.55
Diesel $6.00 $9.60 $19.19

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Merrimack and North Hampton. The current time is 00:28:42.

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.