How far is Merrimack, NH from Windham, NH?

The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to Windham, NH is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.37 mi
00h 30m
Flight
10.57 mi
17.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.57 mi
Kilometers
17.01 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.37 mi
Kilometers
32.79 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Windham
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM EDT
Return by in Merrimack
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Merrimack
2026-04-23T02:08
Arrive Windham
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Merrimack
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Derry
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Merrimack
10.2 mi
00h 15m
To Windham
10.2 mi
00h 15m

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
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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 Windham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Loop Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Loop Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Daniel Webster Highway

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on South River Road

    641 ft · 12 sec · South River Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward Airport

    1104 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Raymond Wieczorek Drive

    2769 ft · 47 sec · Raymond Wieczorek Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Pettengill Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Pettengill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Harvey Road

    3008 ft · 1 min · Harvey Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Webster Road

    742 ft · 23 sec · Webster Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Grenier Field Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Grenier Field Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Page Road

    1079 ft · 35 sec · Page Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Rockingham Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Rockingham Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward I 93 South

    2860 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    2809 ft · 37 sec · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Indian Rock Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Indian Rock Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lowell Road

    61 m · 8 sec · Lowell Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    21 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
7.35 mi · 36%
Daniel Webster Highway
3.75 mi · 18%
Rockingham Road
2.07 mi · 10%
Indian Rock Road
1.72 mi · 8%
Pettengill Road
1.11 mi · 5%
NH 111
0.72 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

7.35 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
10.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Derry
00h 15m from Merrimack
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Merrimack and Partly Sunny near Windham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Derry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Merrimack and 10.2 miles from Windham.

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

The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.84 one way or $5.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Derry

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

16 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

18 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

23 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Merrimack and Windham. Straight-line distance: 10.57 mi (17.01 km).

Merrimack

#1 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

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

#2 Windham

City in New Hampshire

Population14,865
Coordinates42.8006400, -71.3042300
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.493333, 42.865106)
End: (-71.304271, 42.800568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.72 L · about $2.84
Round trip
$5.68
1.44 gal · 5.44 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.84 $5.68
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.21 $6.42
Premium $4.86 $3.50 $7.00
Diesel $6.00 $4.32 $8.64

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 Windham. The current time is 02:08:32.

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.