How far is Merrimack, NH from Nottingham, NH?
The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to Nottingham, NH is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merrimack and Nottingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack and Nottingham.
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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
1.3 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 293 South, NH 101 East: Exeter, Portsmouth
2925 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
14.6 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont
2122 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NH 107 North: Raymond, Nottingham, Pawtuckaway State Park
622 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Freetown Road
1 km · 2 min · Freetown Road
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Turn left
565 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Nottingham Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Nottingham Road
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Continue on Raymond Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · Raymond Road
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Turn slight right onto Church Street
594 ft · 28 sec · Church Street
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Turn sharp left onto Stage Road
79 m · 7 sec · Stage Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stage Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Merrimack and Nottingham.
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.
NH 101 East
Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Merrimack and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nottingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Merrimack to Nottingham?
The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Merrimack and 17.1 miles from Nottingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Merrimack and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nottingham.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
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 Auburn.
Manchester, New Hampshire
Nashua, NH
Concord, New Hampshire
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merrimack and Nottingham. Straight-line distance: 26.32 mi (42.36 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 Nottingham
Human settlement in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 5,174 |
| Coordinates | 43.1145300, -71.0997800 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nottingham (-71.09978, 43.11453)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.26 | $14.51 |
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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