How far is Merrimack, NH from Wilton, NH?
The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to Wilton, NH is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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
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Light Rain
Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merrimack and Wilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack and Wilton.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Wilton Road
2155 ft · 45 sec · Wilton Road
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Turn right onto Madison Street
158 m · 28 sec · Madison Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Maple Street
2506 ft · 1 min · Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Merrimack and Wilton.
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.
Light Rain leaving Merrimack and Rain Showers near Wilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Merrimack to Wilton?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 8.6 miles from Merrimack and 8.6 miles from Wilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Merrimack and Rain Showers near Wilton.
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. Straight-line distance: 12.33 mi (19.85 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
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 3,838 |
| Coordinates | 42.8434200, -71.7350700 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilton (-71.73507, 42.84342)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.95 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
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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