How far is New London, NH from Merrimack, NH?
The driving distance from New London, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New London and Merrimack.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New London and Merrimack.
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Start on South Pleasant Street
47 m · 9 sec · South Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto State Route 11
2025 ft · 26 sec · State Route 11
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Continue on King Hill Road
1.5 km · 1 min · King Hill Road
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Take the exit left
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
31 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike
5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Airport
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Merrimack
1425 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto South River Road
704 ft · 13 sec · South River Road
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
3.8 mi · 8 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Turn slight left onto Loop Road
25 m · 4 sec · Loop Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Loop Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New London and Merrimack.
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.
King Hill Road
Merge slight left
31 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving New London and Sunny near Merrimack.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New London to Merrimack?
The road trip is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Hopkinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from New London and 29 miles from Merrimack.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around New London and Sunny near Merrimack.
Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton
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 Hopkinton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New London and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 45.3 mi (72.91 km).
#1 New London
Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 4,268 |
| Coordinates | 43.4139600, -71.9850800 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Merrimack
River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 27,452 |
| Coordinates | 42.8650900, -71.4934000 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.493333, 42.865106)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.09 | $18.18 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.91 | $19.82 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.23 | $24.47 |
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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