How far is North Conway, NH from Merrimack, NH?

The driving distance from North Conway, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
108.91 mi
02h 18m
Flight
84.14 mi
135.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.14 mi
Kilometers
135.41 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.91 mi
Kilometers
175.27 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merrimack
Tue, May 12, 10:15 PM EDT
Return by in North Conway
Wed, May 13, 12:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Conway
2026-05-12T19:56
Arrive Merrimack
Tue, May 12, 10:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Conway
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
New Hampton
NH

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

From North Conway
54.2 mi
01h 09m
To Merrimack
54.7 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then 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 North Conway and Merrimack.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Conway and Merrimack.

  1. 1

    Start on White Mountain Highway

    2 mi · 5 min · White Mountain Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on White Mountain Road

    1 km · 2 min · White Mountain Road

  3. 3

    Continue on White Mountain Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · White Mountain Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on White Mountain Highway

    8.9 mi · 14 min · White Mountain Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Chocorua Mtn Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Chocorua Mtn Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Silver Lake Road

    84 m · 8 sec · Silver Lake Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Page Hill Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Page Hill Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Chocorua Road

    2346 ft · 1 min · Chocorua Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Tamworth Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Tamworth Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Whittier Road

    2037 ft · 51 sec · Whittier Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Ossipee Mountain Highway

    1126 ft · 18 sec · Ossipee Mountain Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Bear Camp Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Bear Camp Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Whittier Road

    1867 ft · 29 sec · Whittier Road

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 25

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 25

  16. 16

    Continue on Whittier Highway

    12.2 mi · 22 min · Whittier Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Whittier Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Whittier Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Winnipesaukee Street

    816 ft · 20 sec · Winnipesaukee Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    8.3 mi · 13 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1392 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord

    1520 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    14.9 mi · 16 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport

    1.3 km · 1 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Merrimack

    1425 ft · 38 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South River Road

    704 ft · 13 sec · South River Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  34. 34

    Turn slight left onto Loop Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Loop Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Loop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Conway 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
35 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
21.5 mi · 20%
Styles Bridges Highway
15.7 mi · 14%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 14%
White Mountain Highway
13.7 mi · 13%
Whittier Highway
12.2 mi · 11%
Daniel Webster Highway
4.87 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Senator Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

15.4 mi · 00h 18m

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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
84.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hampton
01h 09m from North Conway
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving North Conway and Sunny near Merrimack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Conway to Merrimack?

The road trip is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

New Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from North Conway and 54.7 miles from Merrimack.

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

The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.15 one way or $30.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around North Conway and Sunny near Merrimack.

Stop Ideas Near New Hampton

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

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

BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

2 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

17 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

18 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

45 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Conway and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 84.14 mi (135.41 km).

North Conway

#1 North Conway

Location in Conway, New Hampshire

Population2,349
Coordinates44.0536800, -71.1284000
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Merrimack

#2 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: White Mountain Highway (-71.128369, 44.053657)
End: (-71.493333, 42.865106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.55 L · about $15.15
Round trip
$30.30
7.68 gal · 29.1 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.15 $30.30
Mid-grade $4.46 $17.11 $34.23
Premium $4.86 $18.65 $37.31
Diesel $6.00 $23.03 $46.06

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 North Conway and Merrimack. The current time is 19:56:43.

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.