How far is Merrimack, NH from Wilmot, NH?

The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to Wilmot, NH is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
61.56 mi
01h 25m
Flight
45.73 mi
73.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.73 mi
Kilometers
73.6 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.56 mi
Kilometers
99.07 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilmot
Tue, May 5, 9:00 AM EDT
Return by in Merrimack
Tue, May 5, 10:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Merrimack
2026-05-05T07:34
Arrive Wilmot
Tue, May 5, 9:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Hopkinton
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Merrimack
30.8 mi
00h 42m
To Wilmot
30.8 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    2720 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1236 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    31 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 11 East: New London

    1075 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    58 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto King Hill Road

    1.2 km · 49 sec · King Hill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 11

    2488 ft · 33 sec · State Route 11

  16. 16

    Continue on Andover Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Andover Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Elkins Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Elkins Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Wilmot Center Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Wilmot Center Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Bunker Hill Road

    1645 ft · 47 sec · Bunker Hill Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fourth New Hampshire Turnpike

    46 m · 8 sec · Fourth New Hampshire Turnpike

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Wilmot Road

    80 m · 12 sec · North Wilmot Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Wilmot Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
31.8 mi · 52%
Everett Turnpike
18.2 mi · 30%
Daniel Webster Highway
3.75 mi · 6%
Wilmot Center Road
2.42 mi · 4%
Andover Road
1 mi · 2%
Elkins Road
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

31 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
45.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinton
00h 42m from Merrimack
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Merrimack and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilmot.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Hopkinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Merrimack and 30.8 miles from Wilmot.

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

The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Merrimack and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilmot.

Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

30 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

47 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Merrimack and Wilmot. Straight-line distance: 45.73 mi (73.6 km).

Merrimack

#1 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Wilmot

City in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,406
Coordinates43.4517400, -71.9136900
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Merrimack (-71.4934, 42.86509)
End: Wilmot (-71.91369, 43.45174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.22 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.12
4.34 gal · 16.44 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.56 $17.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.67 $19.34
Premium $4.86 $10.54 $21.08
Diesel $6.00 $13.01 $26.03

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Merrimack and Wilmot. The current time is 07:34:29.

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.