How far is Walpole, NH from Merrimack, NH?

The driving distance from Walpole, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.18 mi
01h 32m
Flight
49.42 mi
79.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.42 mi
Kilometers
79.53 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.18 mi
Kilometers
111.34 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merrimack
Sun, May 3, 6:29 AM EDT
Return by in Walpole
Sun, May 3, 8:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walpole
2026-05-03T04:57
Arrive Merrimack
Sun, May 3, 6:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walpole
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Dublin
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Walpole
33.6 mi
00h 46m
To Merrimack
35.7 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1213 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Street

    2655 ft · 2 min · South Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bellows Falls Road

    16.3 mi · 19 min · Bellows Falls Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 10

    2430 ft · 49 sec · State Route 10

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 101

    54 m · 2 sec · State Route 101

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 101

    2 mi · 4 min · State Route 101

  7. 7

    Continue on Marlboro Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Marlboro Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    9.9 mi · 19 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 101

    3.5 mi · 6 min · State Route 101

  10. 10

    Continue on Peterborough Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Peterborough Bypass

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Peterborough Bypass

    24 m · 2 sec · Peterborough Bypass

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Peterborough Bypass

    3157 ft · 1 min · Peterborough Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on Wilton Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Route 101

    4.9 mi · 7 min · State Route 101

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 101A: Milford, Nashua

    2194 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    68 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    4 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Continental Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Continental Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Greeley Street

    1028 ft · 33 sec · Greeley Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  23. 23

    Turn sharp right onto Loop Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Loop Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Loop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walpole 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bellows Falls Road
16.3 mi · 24%
State Route 101
10.4 mi · 15%
Main Street
10.1 mi · 15%
Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 13%
Wilton Road
4 mi · 6%
Continental Boulevard
3.88 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Bellows Falls Road

Turn left onto Bellows Falls Road

16.3 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
49.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dublin
00h 46m from Walpole
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Walpole and Mostly Cloudy near Merrimack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Walpole to Merrimack?

The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Walpole and 35.7 miles from Merrimack.

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

The direct path is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Walpole and Mostly Cloudy near Merrimack.

Stop Ideas Near Dublin

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

40 mi away
54 Depot St
BUS

Nashua, NH

47 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

49 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walpole and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 49.42 mi (79.53 km).

Walpole

#1 Walpole

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population4,032
Coordinates43.0795200, -72.4259200
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Merrimack

#2 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.425771, 43.079499)
End: (-71.493333, 42.865106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.24 L · about $9.63
Round trip
$19.25
4.88 gal · 18.48 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.63 $19.25
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.88 $21.75
Premium $4.86 $11.85 $23.71
Diesel $6.00 $14.63 $29.27

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Walpole and Merrimack. The current time is 04:57:46.

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.