How far is Merrimack, NH from Pelham, NH?
The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to Pelham, NH is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merrimack and Pelham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack and Pelham.
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Start on Loop Road
938 ft · 46 sec · Loop Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway
1.7 mi · 4 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Turn right onto Greeley Street
1118 ft · 28 sec · Greeley Street
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Continue on Continental Boulevard
121 m · 11 sec · Continental Boulevard
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Turn right onto Amherst Road
77 m · 11 sec · Amherst Road
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Turn right onto Executive Park Drive
16 m · 2 sec · Executive Park Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward Everett Turnpike South
646 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left
2851 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
8.5 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Hudson
1091 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Daniel Webster Highway North, South Nashua
2950 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on Circumferential Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Circumferential Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on NH 3A South: Tyngsborough MA
635 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Lowell Road
1 km · 2 min · Lowell Road
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Turn slight left onto Dracut Road
2 mi · 4 min · Dracut Road
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Turn left onto Sherburne Road
2 mi · 4 min · Sherburne Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
62 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Mammoth Road
811 ft · 17 sec · Mammoth Road
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Turn slight right onto Marsh Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Marsh Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marsh Road
31 m · 2 sec · Marsh Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Marsh Road
674 ft · 13 sec · Marsh Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Nashua Road
49 m · 9 sec · Nashua Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Nashua Road
106 m · 10 sec · Nashua Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nashua Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Merrimack and Pelham.
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.
Everett Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
8.54 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Merrimack and Partly Sunny near Pelham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Merrimack to Pelham?
The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Nashua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Merrimack and 10.4 miles from Pelham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Merrimack and Partly Sunny near Pelham.
Stop Ideas Near Nashua
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 Nashua.
Nashua, NH
Manchester, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merrimack and Pelham. Straight-line distance: 12.44 mi (20.02 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 Pelham
City in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 14,306 |
| Coordinates | 42.7345300, -71.3245100 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nashua Road (-71.324395, 42.73464)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.25 | $6.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.55 | $7.09 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
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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