How far is Merrimack, NH from Tuftonboro, NH?

The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to Tuftonboro, NH is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (95 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
73.24 mi
02h 02m
Flight
59.04 mi
95.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.04 mi
Kilometers
95.02 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.24 mi
Kilometers
117.87 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuftonboro
Thu, May 21, 5:50 AM EDT
Return by in Merrimack
Thu, May 21, 7:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Merrimack
2026-05-21T03:47
Arrive Tuftonboro
Thu, May 21, 5:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
Pittsfield
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Merrimack
36.6 mi
01h 01m
To Tuftonboro
36.6 mi
01h 01m

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

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Everett Turnpike

    1625 ft · 21 sec · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Hooksett

    2590 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 39 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 1 min · Riverside Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1272 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto College Park Drive

    2508 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hooksett Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Allenstown Road

    1298 ft · 32 sec · Allenstown Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pinewood Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 28

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28

  19. 19

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    64 m · 5 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Suncook Valley Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1440 ft · 31 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    11.7 mi · 18 min · Suncook Valley Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    922 ft · 26 sec

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout

    11.3 mi · 19 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Center Street

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Center Street

  30. 30

    Turn sharp left onto Pork Hill Road

    2.3 mi · 7 min · Pork Hill Road

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Village Road

    2398 ft · 48 sec · Water Village Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Mountain Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Mountain Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Durgin Road

    28 m · 4 sec · Durgin Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Durgin Road

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Suncook Valley Road
28.6 mi · 39%
Everett Turnpike
11.6 mi · 16%
Suncook Valley Highway
7.15 mi · 10%
Center Street
6.71 mi · 9%
Daniel Webster Highway
3.75 mi · 5%
Pinewood Road
3.17 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Suncook Valley Road

Continue on Suncook Valley Road

11.7 mi · 00h 18m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsfield
01h 01m from Merrimack
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Merrimack and Partly Sunny near Tuftonboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Pittsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.6 miles from Merrimack and 36.6 miles from Tuftonboro.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (95 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pittsfield

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

20 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

26 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

37 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

37 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Merrimack and Tuftonboro. Straight-line distance: 59.04 mi (95.02 km).

Merrimack

#1 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Tuftonboro

City in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population2,436
Coordinates43.6964700, -71.2220100
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Start: Merrimack (-71.4934, 42.86509)
End: Tuftonboro (-71.22201, 43.69647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.78 L · about $10.18
Round trip
$20.36
5.16 gal · 19.56 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.18 $20.36
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.50 $23.00
Premium $4.86 $12.53 $25.07
Diesel $6.00 $15.47 $30.94

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 Tuftonboro. The current time is 03:47:35.

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.