How far is Wilton Center, NH from Merrimack, NH?
The driving distance from Wilton Center, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilton Center and Merrimack.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilton Center and Merrimack.
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Start on Wilton Center Road
15 m · 9 sec · Wilton Center Road
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Continue on Wilton Center Road
44 m · 6 sec · Wilton Center Road
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Turn right onto Isaac Frye Highway
3258 ft · 2 min · Isaac Frye Highway
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Merge slight right onto Gibbons Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Gibbons Highway
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Continue on Elm Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto State Route 101
4.9 mi · 7 min · State Route 101
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 101A: Milford, Nashua
2194 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
68 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
4 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Continental Boulevard
3.9 mi · 8 min · Continental Boulevard
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Continue on Greeley Street
1028 ft · 33 sec · Greeley Street
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Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway
1.9 mi · 5 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Turn sharp right 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 Wilton Center 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.
State Route 101
Turn right onto State Route 101
4.88 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Wilton Center 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 Wilton Center to Merrimack?
The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Wilton Center and 12.2 miles from Merrimack.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.24 one way or $6.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Wilton Center and Mostly Sunny near Merrimack.
Stop Ideas Near Milford
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 Milford.
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Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilton Center and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 14.54 mi (23.4 km).
#1 Wilton Center
Wilton Center is a place in New Hampshire, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.8328600, -71.7770200 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.10 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.71 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Premium | $5.17 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| Diesel | $6.26 | $4.94 | $9.89 |
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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