How far is Milford, NH from Merrimack, NH?

The driving distance from Milford, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.55 mi
00h 22m
Flight
8.15 mi
13.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.15 mi
Kilometers
13.11 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
12.55 mi
Kilometers
20.2 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merrimack
Tue, May 12, 7:30 PM EDT
Return by in Milford
Tue, May 12, 7:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-05-12T19:07
Arrive Merrimack
Tue, May 12, 7:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Milford
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
Litchfield
NH

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Milford
6 mi
00h 11m
To Merrimack
6.5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Street

    155 m · 17 sec · South Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto High Street

    939 ft · 28 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Nashua Street

    5.9 mi · 11 min · Nashua Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Continental Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Continental Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Greeley Street

    1028 ft · 33 sec · Greeley Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  7. 7

    Turn sharp right onto Loop Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Loop Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Loop Road

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashua Street
5.86 mi · 47%
Continental Boulevard
3.88 mi · 31%
Daniel Webster Highway
1.89 mi · 15%
Greeley Street
0.19 mi · 2%
High Street
0.18 mi · 1%
South Street
0.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nashua Street

At the end of the road, turn right onto Nashua Street

5.86 mi · 00h 11m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
8.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Litchfield
00h 11m from Milford
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milford and Sunny near Merrimack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Litchfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Milford and 6.5 miles from Merrimack.

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

The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Litchfield

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

6 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

16 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

33 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

41 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 8.15 mi (13.11 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population16,515
Coordinates42.8353600, -71.6489600
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Merrimack

#2 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: South Street (-71.649109, 42.835341)
End: (-71.493333, 42.865106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.68 L · about $1.74
Round trip
$3.47
0.88 gal · 3.36 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.74 $3.47
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.96 $3.92
Premium $4.86 $2.14 $4.28
Diesel $6.00 $2.64 $5.28

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Merrimack. The current time is 19:07:34.

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.