How far is Merrimack, NH from Strafford, NH?
The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to Strafford, NH is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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 21m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merrimack and Strafford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack and Strafford.
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Start on Loop Road
25 m · 6 sec · Loop Road
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Turn straight onto Daniel Webster Highway
3.8 mi · 8 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue on South River Road
2135 ft · 46 sec · South River Road
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Take the ramp right toward Concord, Nashua
2141 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Raymond Wieczorek Drive
653 ft · 11 sec · Raymond Wieczorek Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Bedford, Manchester
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
11.2 mi · 15 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Everett Turnpike
1625 ft · 21 sec · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Hooksett
2590 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road
1333 ft · 39 sec · Hackett Hill Road
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Turn left onto West River Road
1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road
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Turn right onto Riverside Street
1560 ft · 1 min · Riverside Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1272 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto College Park Drive
2508 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive
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Turn left onto Hooksett Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road
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Continue on Allenstown Road
1298 ft · 32 sec · Allenstown Road
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Turn right onto Pinewood Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road
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Continue on Route 28
1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28
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Continue on Suncook Valley Highway
4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle
64 m · 5 sec · Suncook Valley Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Suncook Valley Highway
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Continue on Suncook Valley Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Suncook Valley Road
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Continue on Suncook Valley Highway
1440 ft · 31 sec · Suncook Valley Highway
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Continue on Suncook Valley Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road
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Continue on Suncook Valley Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Suncook Valley Highway
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Continue on Suncook Valley Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Suncook Valley Road
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Turn right onto South Barnstead Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · South Barnstead Road
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Turn left onto Welch Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Welch Road
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Turn left onto New Road
11 m · 3 sec · New Road
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Turn right onto Tom Berry Road
1.3 mi · 4 min · Tom Berry Road
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Turn right onto Barn Door Gap Road
151 m · 19 sec · Barn Door Gap Road
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Turn left
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Merrimack and Strafford.
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
11.2 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 Rain Showers near Strafford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Merrimack to Strafford?
The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Allenstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Merrimack and 23.7 miles from Strafford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.59 one way or $13.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Merrimack and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Strafford.
Stop Ideas Near Allenstown
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 Allenstown.
Concord, New Hampshire
Manchester, New Hampshire
Tilton, New Hampshire
Durham–UNH station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merrimack and Strafford. Straight-line distance: 35.52 mi (57.17 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 Strafford
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 4,235 |
| Coordinates | 43.3270300, -71.1842300 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Strafford (-71.18423, 43.32703)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.44 | $14.89 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.11 | $16.23 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.01 | $20.03 |
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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