How far is Newfields, NH from Merrimack, NH?

The driving distance from Newfields, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
41.47 mi
00h 45m
Flight
30.48 mi
49.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.48 mi
Kilometers
49.05 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.47 mi
Kilometers
66.74 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merrimack
Sun, Apr 19, 7:11 AM EDT
Return by in Newfields
Sun, Apr 19, 7:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newfields
2026-04-19T06:25
Arrive Merrimack
Sun, Apr 19, 7:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newfields
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
Candia
NH

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

From Newfields
20.7 mi
00h 22m
To Merrimack
20.8 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    39 m · 10 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hilton Avenue

    75 m · 14 sec · Hilton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1579 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Exeter Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Exeter Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Newfields Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Newfields Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward NH 101 West: Epping, Manchester

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

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

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

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

    2871 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

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

    1840 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport

    1.3 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Merrimack

    1425 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South River Road

    704 ft · 13 sec · South River Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Loop Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Loop Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Loop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newfields 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 West
28 mi · 68%
Daniel Webster Highway
3.75 mi · 9%
I 293 North
3.29 mi · 8%
Everett Turnpike
1.89 mi · 5%
Newfields Road
1.61 mi · 4%
Airport
1.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 West

Merge slight left

27.2 mi · 00h 32m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
30.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Candia
00h 22m from Newfields
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Newfields and Chance Rain Showers near Merrimack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Candia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from Newfields and 20.8 miles from Merrimack.

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

The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Newfields and Chance Rain Showers near Merrimack.

Stop Ideas Near Candia

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

18 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

26 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

28 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Exeter station

28 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newfields and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 30.48 mi (49.05 km).

Newfields

#1 Newfields

Human settlement in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population1,733
Coordinates43.0370300, -70.9383900
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Merrimack

#2 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Street (-70.938019, 43.036841)
End: (-71.493333, 42.865106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.54 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.52
2.92 gal · 11.08 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.76 $11.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.51 $13.01
Premium $4.86 $7.09 $14.19
Diesel $6.00 $8.76 $17.51

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Newfields and Merrimack. The current time is 06:25:18.

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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.