How far is Milton, NH from Merrimack, NH?

The driving distance from Milton, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.32 mi
01h 14m
Flight
45.44 mi
73.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.44 mi
Kilometers
73.13 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.32 mi
Kilometers
98.68 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merrimack
Sat, May 2, 4:39 PM EDT
Return by in Milton
Sat, May 2, 5:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-05-02T15:24
Arrive Merrimack
Sat, May 2, 4:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milton
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
Epping
NH

Town in the U.

From Milton
30.9 mi
00h 37m
To Merrimack
30.4 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dawson Street

    147 m · 26 sec · Dawson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    51 m · 11 sec · Mill Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto White Mountain Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · White Mountain Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Farmington Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto NH 16, Spaulding Turnpike: Portsmouth, Rochester

    1472 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Rochester, Gonic

    1540 ft · 53 sec · Exit 12

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Exit 12

    135 m · 17 sec · Exit 12

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Gonic Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Gonic Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Calef Highway

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Calef Highway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    50 m · 5 sec · Calef Highway

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

    9.6 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1904 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 24 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua

    2871 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett Turnpike South: Merrimack, Nashua, Manchester Airport

    1840 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport

    1.3 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Merrimack

    1425 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South River Road

    704 ft · 13 sec · South River Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Loop Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Loop Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Loop Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
38 mi · 62%
Spaulding Turnpike
8.42 mi · 14%
Daniel Webster Highway
3.75 mi · 6%
I 293 North
3.29 mi · 5%
Everett Turnpike
1.89 mi · 3%
Gonic Road
1.74 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Calef Highway

Merge slight left

20.3 mi · 00h 24m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
45.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epping
00h 37m from Milton
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milton and Mostly Sunny near Merrimack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Epping is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Milton and 30.4 miles from Merrimack.

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

The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73.1 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Epping

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

11 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

16 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

22 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

24 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 45.44 mi (73.13 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population4,614
Coordinates43.4098000, -70.9884000
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Merrimack

#2 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Dawson Street (-70.988488, 43.409811)
End: (-71.493333, 42.865106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
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 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.19 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.04
4.32 gal · 16.38 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.52 $17.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.63 $19.25
Premium $4.86 $10.49 $20.99
Diesel $6.00 $12.95 $25.91

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Milton and Merrimack. The current time is 15:24:51.

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.