How far is Tamworth, NH from Merrimack, NH?
The driving distance from Tamworth, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town located in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tamworth and Merrimack.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tamworth and Merrimack.
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Start on Main Street
6 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
52 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Tamworth Road
2 mi · 4 min · Tamworth Road
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Turn right onto Whittier Road
2037 ft · 51 sec · Whittier Road
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Turn right onto Ossipee Mountain Highway
1126 ft · 18 sec · Ossipee Mountain Highway
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Continue on Bear Camp Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Bear Camp Highway
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Continue on Whittier Road
1867 ft · 29 sec · Whittier Road
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Continue on State Route 25
1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 25
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Continue on Whittier Highway
12.2 mi · 22 min · Whittier Highway
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Continue on Whittier Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · Whittier Street
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Continue on Winnipesaukee Street
816 ft · 20 sec · Winnipesaukee Street
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Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Turn slight right
8.3 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
1392 ft · 35 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord
1520 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
14.9 mi · 16 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Everett Turnpike
8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
8.2 mi · 11 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 · 9 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 Tamworth and Merrimack.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tamworth and Partly Sunny near Merrimack.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tamworth to Merrimack?
The road trip is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Tilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.3 miles from Tamworth and 44.4 miles from Merrimack.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.35 one way or $24.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tamworth and Partly Sunny near Merrimack.
Stop Ideas Near Tilton
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 Tilton.
Tilton, New Hampshire
New Hampton, New Hampshire
Concord, New Hampshire
Plymouth, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tamworth and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 69.69 mi (112.16 km).
#1 Tamworth
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 3,094 |
| Coordinates | 43.8598000, -71.2631300 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| 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: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $12.35 | $24.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.95 | $27.90 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.21 | $30.41 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.77 | $37.54 |
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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