How far is Peterborough, NH from Merrimack, NH?
The driving distance from Peterborough, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peterborough and Merrimack.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peterborough and Merrimack.
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Start on Peterborough Bypass
21 m · 4 sec · Peterborough Bypass
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Continue on Wilton Road
4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road
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Continue on Gibbons Highway
9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway
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Continue on Elm Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto State Route 101
4.9 mi · 7 min · State Route 101
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 101A: Milford, Nashua
2194 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
68 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
4 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Continental Boulevard
3.9 mi · 8 min · Continental Boulevard
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Continue on Greeley Street
1028 ft · 33 sec · Greeley Street
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Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway
1.9 mi · 5 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Turn sharp right 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 Peterborough 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.
Gibbons Highway
Continue on Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Peterborough and Mostly Sunny near Merrimack.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peterborough to Merrimack?
The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 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?
Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Peterborough and 17.1 miles from Merrimack.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 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 $4.46 one way or $8.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Peterborough and Mostly Sunny near Merrimack.
Stop Ideas Near Wilton
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 Wilton.
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Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peterborough and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 23.21 mi (37.36 km).
#1 Peterborough
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 6,743 |
| Coordinates | 42.8706400, -71.9517500 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.04 | $10.07 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.78 | $13.55 |
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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