How far is Nottingham, NH from Merrimack, NH?

The driving distance from Nottingham, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
34.44 mi
00h 43m
Flight
26.32 mi
42.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.32 mi
Kilometers
42.36 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.44 mi
Kilometers
55.43 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merrimack
Sun, May 31, 1:49 AM EDT
Return by in Nottingham
Sun, May 31, 2:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nottingham
2026-05-31T01:06
Arrive Merrimack
Sun, May 31, 1:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Nottingham
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
Auburn
NH

Town in the U.

From Nottingham
17.2 mi
00h 21m
To Merrimack
17.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stage Road

    79 m · 14 sec · Stage Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Church Street

    145 m · 16 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Church Street

    37 m · 5 sec · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Raymond Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Raymond Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Nottingham Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Nottingham Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    534 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Freetown Road

    1085 ft · 26 sec · Freetown Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Freetown Road

    1472 ft · 45 sec · Freetown Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto NH 101 West: Manchester

    1772 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

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

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

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

    2871 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

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

    1840 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport

    1.3 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Merrimack

    1425 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South River Road

    704 ft · 13 sec · South River Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Loop Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Loop Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Loop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nottingham 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 West
16.9 mi · 49%
Raymond Road
4.15 mi · 12%
Daniel Webster Highway
3.75 mi · 11%
I 293 North
3.29 mi · 10%
Nottingham Road
2.12 mi · 6%
Everett Turnpike
1.89 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 West

Merge slight left

16 mi · 00h 19m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 21m from Nottingham
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Nottingham and Partly Sunny then 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 Nottingham to Merrimack?

The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Nottingham and 17.3 miles from Merrimack.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Nottingham and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Merrimack.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

10 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

28 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nottingham and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 26.32 mi (42.36 km).

Nottingham

#1 Nottingham

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

Population5,174
Coordinates43.1145300, -71.0997800
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Merrimack

#2 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Stage Road (-71.09955, 43.114729)
End: (-71.493333, 42.865106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.6 L · about $4.81
Round trip
$9.63
2.44 gal · 9.2 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.81 $9.63
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.44 $10.88
Premium $4.86 $5.93 $11.85
Diesel $6.00 $7.32 $14.63

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Nottingham and Merrimack. The current time is 01:06:30.

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.