How far is South Hooksett, NH from Merrimack, NH?
The driving distance from South Hooksett, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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City in New Hampshire, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Hooksett and Merrimack.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Hooksett and Merrimack.
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Start on Alice Avenue
1250 ft · 36 sec · Alice Avenue
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Turn left onto Hooksett Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road
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Continue on Webster Street
2040 ft · 1 min · Webster Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Granite Street
2339 ft · 1 min · Granite Street
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Take the ramp left
1705 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 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 South Hooksett 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.
Daniel Webster Highway
Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
3.75 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Hooksett 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 South Hooksett to Merrimack?
The road trip is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from South Hooksett and 9.6 miles from Merrimack.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Hooksett and Mostly Sunny near Merrimack.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford
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 Bedford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Hooksett and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 11.53 mi (18.56 km).
#1 South Hooksett
Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
| Population | 5,418 |
| Coordinates | 43.0264700, -71.4353400 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.59 | $5.17 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
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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