How far is Suncook, NH from Merrimack, NH?

The driving distance from Suncook, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
21.88 mi
00h 30m
Flight
18.46 mi
29.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.46 mi
Kilometers
29.71 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.88 mi
Kilometers
35.21 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merrimack
Wed, Apr 22, 9:48 PM EDT
Return by in Suncook
Wed, Apr 22, 10:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suncook
2026-04-22T21:17
Arrive Merrimack
Wed, Apr 22, 9:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Suncook
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
Manchester
NH

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

From Suncook
10.7 mi
00h 15m
To Merrimack
11.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1329 ft · 33 sec · Pleasant Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Merrimack Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Merrimack Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto College Park Drive

    88 m · 8 sec · College Park Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1272 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 59 sec · Riverside Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 35 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    128 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2636 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 93 South

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport

    1.3 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Merrimack

    1425 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South River Road

    704 ft · 13 sec · South River Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Loop Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Loop Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Loop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Suncook 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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
11.6 mi · 53%
Daniel Webster Highway
3.75 mi · 17%
Merrimack Street
1.83 mi · 8%
Airport
1.09 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.03 mi · 5%
Hackett Hill Road
0.83 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

8.18 mi · 00h 11m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 15m from Suncook
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Suncook and Slight 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 Suncook to Merrimack?

The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Suncook and 11.1 miles from Merrimack.

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

The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.04 one way or $6.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Suncook and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Merrimack.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

1 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

23 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

25 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

39 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Suncook and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 18.46 mi (29.71 km).

Suncook

#1 Suncook

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Population5,379
Coordinates43.1306400, -71.4531200
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Merrimack

#2 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.453129, 43.130597)
End: (-71.493333, 42.865106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.92 L · about $3.04
Round trip
$6.08
1.54 gal · 5.84 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.04 $6.08
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.43 $6.86
Premium $4.86 $3.74 $7.48
Diesel $6.00 $4.62 $9.24

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Suncook and Merrimack. The current time is 21:17:43.

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.