How far is Merrimack, NH from Rindge, NH?

The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to Rindge, NH is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (44 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
36.53 mi
01h 11m
Flight
27.33 mi
43.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.33 mi
Kilometers
43.99 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.53 mi
Kilometers
58.79 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rindge
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM EDT
Return by in Merrimack
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Merrimack
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Rindge
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Wilton
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Merrimack
18.3 mi
00h 35m
To Rindge
18.3 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
43°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Loop Road

    938 ft · 46 sec · Loop Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Greeley Street

    1118 ft · 28 sec · Greeley Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Continental Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Continental Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Milford Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Milford Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1544 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Gibbons Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Temple Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Temple Road

  11. 11

    Continue on General Miller Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · General Miller Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on General Miller Highway

    540 ft · 20 sec · General Miller Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Senator Tobey Highway

    38 m · 3 sec · Senator Tobey Highway

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto West Road

    3.1 mi · 8 min · West Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Nashua Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Nashua Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Turnpike Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Turnpike Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Prescott Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Prescott Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Squantum Road

    75 m · 6 sec · Squantum Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Cathedral Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Cathedral Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Payson Hill Road

    2411 ft · 60 sec · Payson Hill Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milford Road
9.17 mi · 25%
Gibbons Highway
4.62 mi · 13%
Continental Boulevard
3.84 mi · 11%
West Road
3.11 mi · 9%
Turnpike Road
3.06 mi · 8%
Cathedral Road
2.94 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Milford Road

Merge slight left

4.84 mi · 00h 07m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
27.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilton
00h 35m from Merrimack
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Merrimack and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Rindge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Merrimack and 18.3 miles from Rindge.

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

The direct path is about 27.3 miles (44 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Merrimack and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Rindge.

Stop Ideas Near Wilton

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

20 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

27 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

44 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

54 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Merrimack and Rindge. Straight-line distance: 27.33 mi (43.99 km).

Merrimack

#1 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Rindge

Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States

Population6,129
Coordinates42.7512000, -72.0098000
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
Start: Merrimack (-71.4934, 42.86509)
End: Rindge (-72.0098, 42.7512)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.88 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.18
2.58 gal · 9.76 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.09 $10.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $4.86 $6.27 $12.53
Diesel $6.00 $7.74 $15.47

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Merrimack and Rindge. The current time is 22:43:35.

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.