How far is Merrimack, NH from Stoddard, NH?
The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to Stoddard, NH is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merrimack and Stoddard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack and Stoddard.
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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
2.9 mi · 4 min · Wilton Road
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Turn right onto Old Street Road
2 mi · 5 min · Old Street Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Street Road
4 m · 1 sec · Old Street Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Street Road
2508 ft · 1 min · Old Street Road
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Turn right onto Hancock Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Hancock Road
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Continue on Concord Road
1284 ft · 26 sec · Concord Road
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Turn left onto Peterborough Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Peterborough Road
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Continue on Forest Road
1 km · 1 min · Forest Road
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Continue on Main Street
2566 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Stoddard Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Stoddard Road
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Continue on Kings Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Kings Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 9
1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 9
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Turn left onto Route 123 North
2.9 mi · 6 min · Route 123 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Route 123 North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Merrimack and Stoddard.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Merrimack and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Stoddard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Merrimack to Stoddard?
The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Temple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.3 miles from Merrimack and 24.4 miles from Stoddard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Merrimack and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Stoddard.
Stop Ideas Near Temple
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 Stoddard. Straight-line distance: 34.7 mi (55.84 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 Stoddard
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 1,254 |
| Coordinates | 43.0786900, -72.1145300 |
| Altitude | 432 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stoddard (-72.11453, 43.07869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.79 | $13.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.67 | $15.33 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.36 | $16.71 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.31 | $20.63 |
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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