How far is New Ipswich, NH from Merrimack, NH?

The driving distance from New Ipswich, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
30.61 mi
00h 44m
Flight
20 mi
32.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20 mi
Kilometers
32.18 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.61 mi
Kilometers
49.27 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merrimack
Wed, Apr 15, 11:54 PM EDT
Return by in New Ipswich
Thu, Apr 16, 12:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Ipswich
2026-04-15T23:10
Arrive Merrimack
Wed, Apr 15, 11:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Ipswich
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
Milford
NH

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

From New Ipswich
14.3 mi
00h 22m
To Merrimack
16.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
71°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Ipswich and Merrimack.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Turnpike Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Turnpike Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highbridge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highbridge Road

  4. 4

    Continue on River Street

    1592 ft · 32 sec · River Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    594 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Hubbard Hill Road

    1430 ft · 1 min · Hubbard Hill Road

  7. 7

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

    124 m · 23 sec · Mill Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Greenville Road

    4.9 mi · 10 min · Greenville Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gibbons Highway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Gibbons Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Route 101

    4.9 mi · 7 min · State Route 101

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 101A: Milford, Nashua

    2194 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    68 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    4 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Continental Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Continental Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Greeley Street

    1028 ft · 33 sec · Greeley Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto Loop Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Loop Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Loop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Ipswich 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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Greenville Road
4.93 mi · 16%
State Route 101
4.88 mi · 16%
Continental Boulevard
3.88 mi · 13%
Gibbons Highway
2.68 mi · 9%
Daniel Webster Highway
1.89 mi · 6%
Turnpike Road
1.52 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Greenville Road

Turn left onto Greenville Road

4.93 mi · 00h 10m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
20 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 22m from New Ipswich
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Ipswich and Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Merrimack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Ipswich to Merrimack?

The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 14.3 miles from New Ipswich and 16.3 miles from Merrimack.

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

The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around New Ipswich and Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Merrimack.

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

13 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

23 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

43 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

46 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Ipswich and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 20 mi (32.18 km).

New Ipswich

#1 New Ipswich

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,429
Coordinates42.7481400, -71.8542400
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Merrimack

#2 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.853909, 42.748081)
End: (-71.493333, 42.865106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.09 L · about $4.26
Round trip
$8.52
2.16 gal · 8.18 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.26 $8.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.81 $9.63
Premium $4.86 $5.25 $10.49
Diesel $6.00 $6.48 $12.95

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between New Ipswich and Merrimack. The current time is 23:10:16.

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.