How far is Merrimack, NH from Whitefield, NH?

The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to Whitefield, NH is about 120 miles (193.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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
119.96 mi
02h 33m
Flight
104.36 mi
167.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.36 mi
Kilometers
167.95 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.96 mi
Kilometers
193.06 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitefield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 PM EDT
Return by in Merrimack
Thu, Apr 23, 3:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Merrimack
2026-04-23T10:50
Arrive Whitefield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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
New Hampton
NH

Human settlement in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Merrimack
60 mi
01h 16m
To Whitefield
60 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    48.9 mi · 53 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster

    10.4 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Continue on US Route 3 North

    6.1 mi · 9 min · US Route 3 North

  15. 15

    Continue on Twin Mountain Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Mountain Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    142 m · 12 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Jefferson Road

    119 m · 8 sec · Jefferson Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
65.7 mi · 55%
Everett Turnpike
21.4 mi · 18%
US 3 North
10.4 mi · 9%
Franconia Notch Parkway
7.73 mi · 6%
US Route 3 North
6.09 mi · 5%
Daniel Webster Highway
3.84 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

48.9 mi · 00h 53m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
104.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hampton
01h 16m from Merrimack
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Merrimack and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Whitefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120 miles (193.1 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

New Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Merrimack and 60 miles from Whitefield.

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

The direct path is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.69 one way or $33.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Merrimack and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Whitefield.

Stop Ideas Near New Hampton

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

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

BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

2 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

17 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

18 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

45 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Merrimack and Whitefield. Straight-line distance: 104.36 mi (167.95 km).

Merrimack

#1 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Whitefield

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population2,197
Coordinates44.3731200, -71.6100800
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Merrimack (-71.4934, 42.86509)
End: Whitefield (-71.61008, 44.37312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16.02 L · about $16.69
Round trip
$33.37
8.46 gal · 32.04 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.69 $33.37
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.85 $37.71
Premium $4.86 $20.55 $41.10
Diesel $6.00 $25.37 $50.73

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 Whitefield. The current time is 10:50:51.

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.