How far is Merrimack, NH from Richmond, NH?
The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to Richmond, NH is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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 01h 37m.
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 Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merrimack and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack and Richmond.
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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
3.8 mi · 8 min · Continental Boulevard
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Turn right onto Milford Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Milford Road
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Turn left
1544 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Elm Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Gibbons Highway
9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway
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Continue on Wilton Road
4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road
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Turn left onto Grove Street
1269 ft · 36 sec · Grove Street
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Continue on Jaffrey Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Jaffrey Road
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Continue on Peterborough Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Peterborough Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
108 m · 18 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto River Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Continue on US Route 202
2.1 mi · 4 min · US Route 202
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Turn right onto NH Route 119
5.7 mi · 9 min · NH Route 119
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Turn left onto Templeton Turnpike
626 ft · 21 sec · Templeton Turnpike
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Turn right
25 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto NH Route 119 West
1.4 km · 2 min · NH Route 119 West
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Turn right onto Columbia Road
1883 ft · 1 min · Columbia Road
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Turn straight onto State Route 119
3 mi · 6 min · State Route 119
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Continue on Fitzwilliam Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Fitzwilliam Road
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Turn right onto Old Homestead Highway
25 m · 2 sec · Old Homestead Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Homestead Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Merrimack and Richmond.
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.
Gibbons Highway
Continue on Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 00h 15m
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 Sunny near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Merrimack to Richmond?
The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Merrimack and 26.9 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $14.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Merrimack and Sunny near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Sharon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merrimack and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 40.18 mi (64.67 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 Richmond
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 1,126 |
| Coordinates | 42.7548100, -72.2717500 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richmond (-72.27175, 42.75481)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.50 | $14.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.47 | $16.94 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.39 | $22.79 |
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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