How far is Windham, NH from Merrimack, NH?

The driving distance from Windham, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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
26.18 mi
00h 33m
Flight
10.57 mi
17.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.57 mi
Kilometers
17.01 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.18 mi
Kilometers
42.13 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merrimack
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM EDT
Return by in Windham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Windham
2026-04-23T00:25
Arrive Merrimack
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Windham
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
Hudson
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Windham
8.8 mi
00h 16m
To Merrimack
17.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    77 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Keep slight left

    742 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lowell Road

    754 ft · 26 sec · Lowell Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Haverhill Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Haverhill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Central Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Central Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Burnham Road

    1408 ft · 38 sec · Burnham Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Ferry Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Ferry Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Bridge Street

    3208 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Canal Street

    3176 ft · 2 min · Canal Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    155 m · 23 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Amherst Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Amherst Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    2642 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Everett Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Merrimack

    2782 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Greeley Street

    798 ft · 25 sec · Greeley Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto Loop Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Loop Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Loop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Windham 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
3.96 mi · 15%
Haverhill Road
3.39 mi · 13%
Central Street
3.17 mi · 12%
Amherst Street
1.9 mi · 7%
Daniel Webster Highway
1.89 mi · 7%
Ferry Street
1.34 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

3.44 mi · 00h 04m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
10.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson
00h 16m from Windham
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Windham 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 Windham to Merrimack?

The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Windham and 17.3 miles from Merrimack.

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

The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Windham and Mostly Sunny near Merrimack.

Stop Ideas Near Hudson

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

6 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

25 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

29 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

37 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Windham and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 10.57 mi (17.01 km).

Windham

#1 Windham

City in New Hampshire

Population14,865
Coordinates42.8006400, -71.3042300
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Merrimack

#2 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.304271, 42.800568)
End: (-71.493333, 42.865106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.5 L · about $3.63
Round trip
$7.26
1.84 gal · 7 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.63 $7.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.10 $8.20
Premium $4.86 $4.47 $8.94
Diesel $6.00 $5.52 $11.03

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 Windham and Merrimack. The current time is 00:25:30.

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.