How far is Merrimack, NH from Wilton Center, NH?
The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to Wilton Center, NH is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merrimack and Wilton Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack and Wilton Center.
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Start on Loop Road
938 ft · 46 sec · Loop Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway
1.7 mi · 4 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Turn right onto Greeley Street
1118 ft · 28 sec · Greeley Street
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Continue on Continental Boulevard
3.8 mi · 8 min · Continental Boulevard
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Turn right onto Milford Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Milford Road
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Turn left
1544 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Elm Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Gibbons Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Gibbons Highway
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Turn slight right onto Isaac Frye Highway
3258 ft · 2 min · Isaac Frye Highway
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Turn left onto Wilton Center Road
44 m · 13 sec · Wilton Center Road
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Continue on Wilton Center Road
15 m · 2 sec · Wilton Center Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wilton Center Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Merrimack and Wilton Center.
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.
Milford Road
Merge slight left
4.84 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Merrimack and Partly Sunny near Wilton Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Merrimack to Wilton Center?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Merrimack and 10.3 miles from Wilton Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.95 one way or $5.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Merrimack and Partly Sunny near Wilton Center.
Stop Ideas Near Milford
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 Milford.
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Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merrimack and Wilton Center. Straight-line distance: 14.54 mi (23.4 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 Wilton Center
Wilton Center is a place in New Hampshire, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.8328600, -71.7770200 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilton Center (-71.77702, 42.83286)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $4.10 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.71 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| Premium | $5.17 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Diesel | $6.26 | $4.51 | $9.01 |
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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