How far is Merrimack, NH from Tamworth, NH?

The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to Tamworth, NH is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
88.6 mi
02h 09m
Flight
69.69 mi
112.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.69 mi
Kilometers
112.16 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.6 mi
Kilometers
142.58 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tamworth
Thu, May 21, 5:47 AM EDT
Return by in Merrimack
Thu, May 21, 7:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Merrimack
2026-05-21T03:38
Arrive Tamworth
Thu, May 21, 5:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
Tilton
NH

Town located in New Hampshire, United States

From Merrimack
44.3 mi
01h 04m
To Tamworth
44.3 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    13.2 mi · 14 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton

    1867 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto NH 25 East

    42 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Winnipesaukee Street

    733 ft · 12 sec · Winnipesaukee Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Whittier Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Whittier Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Whittier Highway

    12.2 mi · 22 min · Whittier Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 25

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 25

  21. 21

    Continue on Whittier Road

    1867 ft · 29 sec · Whittier Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Bear Camp Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Bear Camp Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Ossipee Mountain Highway

    1126 ft · 23 sec · Ossipee Mountain Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Whittier Road

    2037 ft · 55 sec · Whittier Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Tamworth Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Tamworth Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Main Street

    57 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
30 mi · 34%
Everett Turnpike
21.4 mi · 24%
Whittier Highway
12.2 mi · 14%
Daniel Webster Highway
4.7 mi · 5%
NH 104
3.9 mi · 4%
Whittier Street
3.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

16.7 mi · 00h 19m

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
69.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tilton
01h 04m from Merrimack
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Merrimack and Mostly Sunny near Tamworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Tilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.3 miles from Merrimack and 44.3 miles from Tamworth.

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

The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.35 one way or $24.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Merrimack and Mostly Sunny near Tamworth.

Stop Ideas Near Tilton

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

2 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

20 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

26 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

36 mi away
83 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Merrimack and Tamworth. Straight-line distance: 69.69 mi (112.16 km).

Merrimack

#1 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Tamworth

Town in New Hampshire

Population3,094
Coordinates43.8598000, -71.2631300
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Start: Merrimack (-71.4934, 42.86509)
End: Tamworth (-71.26313, 43.8598)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.83 L · about $12.35
Round trip
$24.70
6.26 gal · 23.66 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.35 $24.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.95 $27.90
Premium $4.86 $15.21 $30.41
Diesel $6.00 $18.77 $37.54

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Merrimack and Tamworth. The current time is 03:38:16.

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.