How far is Tuftonboro, NH from Merrimack, NH?
The driving distance from Tuftonboro, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (95 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuftonboro and Merrimack.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuftonboro and Merrimack.
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Start on Durgin Road
28 m · 10 sec · Durgin Road
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Turn left onto Mountain Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Mountain Road
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Continue on Water Village Road
2398 ft · 50 sec · Water Village Road
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Turn right onto Pork Hill Road
2.3 mi · 7 min · Pork Hill Road
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Turn sharp right onto Center Street
6.7 mi · 10 min · Center Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Route 28
9 mi · 13 min · State Route 28
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
121 m · 11 sec
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Exit the roundabout
20 mi · 31 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle
58 m · 5 sec · Suncook Valley Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway
4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway
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Continue on Route 28
1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28
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Continue on Pinewood Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Allenstown Road
1480 ft · 37 sec · Allenstown Road
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Continue on Hooksett Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road
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Turn slight right onto Hooksett Village
77 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto College Park Drive
2332 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive
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Continue on Main Street
1272 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Riverside Street
1560 ft · 59 sec · Riverside Street
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Turn left onto West River Road
1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road
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Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road
1333 ft · 35 sec · Hackett Hill Road
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Take the ramp right
128 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left
2636 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 93 South
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
1.6 km · 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 · 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 Tuftonboro 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.
State Route 28
Exit the roundabout
20 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tuftonboro 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 Tuftonboro to Merrimack?
The road trip is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Pittsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Tuftonboro and 36.7 miles from Merrimack.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59 miles (95 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tuftonboro and Partly Sunny near Merrimack.
Stop Ideas Near Pittsfield
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 Pittsfield.
Concord, New Hampshire
Tilton, New Hampshire
Durham–UNH station
Manchester, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuftonboro and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 59.04 mi (95.02 km).
#1 Tuftonboro
City in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 2,436 |
| Coordinates | 43.6964700, -71.2220100 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| 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: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.50 | $23.00 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.53 | $25.07 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.47 | $30.94 |
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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