How far is Merrimack, NH from Pittsfield, NH?

The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to Pittsfield, NH is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.34 mi
01h 02m
Flight
31.63 mi
50.91 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Merrimack.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.63 mi
Kilometers
50.91 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.34 mi
Kilometers
60.09 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsfield
Tue, May 12, 7:02 PM EDT
Return by in Merrimack
Tue, May 12, 8:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Merrimack
2026-05-12T17:59
Arrive Pittsfield
Tue, May 12, 7:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Hooksett
NH

City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Merrimack
18.6 mi
00h 31m
To Pittsfield
18.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack and Pittsfield.

  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

    11.2 mi · 15 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Everett Turnpike

    1625 ft · 21 sec · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Hooksett

    2590 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 39 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 1 min · Riverside Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1272 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto College Park Drive

    2508 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hooksett Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Allenstown Road

    1298 ft · 32 sec · Allenstown Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pinewood Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 28

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28

  19. 19

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    64 m · 5 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Suncook Valley Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    856 ft · 19 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Loudon Road

    1607 ft · 46 sec · Loudon Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Crescent Street

    145 m · 17 sec · Crescent Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Concord Hill Road

    147 m · 14 sec · Concord Hill Road

  27. 27

    Continue on South Main Street

    814 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    141 m · 13 sec · Elm Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Depot Street

    703 ft · 24 sec · Depot Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Barnstead Road

    19 m · 2 sec · Barnstead Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barnstead Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
11.6 mi · 31%
Suncook Valley Highway
6.08 mi · 16%
Suncook Valley Road
4.32 mi · 12%
Daniel Webster Highway
3.75 mi · 10%
Pinewood Road
3.17 mi · 8%
Hooksett Road
2.21 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

11.2 mi · 00h 15m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
31.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hooksett
00h 31m from Merrimack
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Merrimack and Sunny near Pittsfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Merrimack to Pittsfield?

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Merrimack and 18.6 miles from Pittsfield.

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

The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Merrimack and Sunny near Pittsfield.

Stop Ideas Near Hooksett

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

12 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

14 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

34 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

41 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Merrimack and Pittsfield. Straight-line distance: 31.63 mi (50.91 km).

Merrimack

#1 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Pittsfield

#2 Pittsfield

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Population4,143
Coordinates43.3059100, -71.3242300
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Merrimack (-71.4934, 42.86509)
End: Pittsfield (-71.32423, 43.30591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.99 L · about $5.21
Round trip
$10.41
2.64 gal · 9.98 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.21 $10.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.88 $11.77
Premium $4.86 $6.41 $12.83
Diesel $6.00 $7.92 $15.83

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Merrimack and Pittsfield. The current time is 17:59:41.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.