How far is Wolfeboro, NH from Merrimack, NH?

The driving distance from Wolfeboro, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
61.76 mi
01h 21m
Flight
51.72 mi
83.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.72 mi
Kilometers
83.23 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.76 mi
Kilometers
99.4 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merrimack
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 AM EDT
Return by in Wolfeboro
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wolfeboro
2026-04-22T23:49
Arrive Merrimack
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wolfeboro
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
Epsom
NH

Epsom, New Hampshire

From Wolfeboro
30.8 mi
00h 40m
To Merrimack
31 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 28

    9 mi · 13 min · State Route 28

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    121 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    20 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    58 m · 5 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 28

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28

  8. 8

    Continue on Pinewood Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Allenstown Road

    1480 ft · 37 sec · Allenstown Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Hooksett Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Hooksett Village

    77 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto College Park Drive

    2332 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1272 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 59 sec · Riverside Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 35 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right

    128 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    2636 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on I 93 South

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport

    1.3 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Merrimack

    1425 ft · 38 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South River Road

    704 ft · 13 sec · South River Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Loop Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Loop Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Loop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wolfeboro and Merrimack.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 28
29.1 mi · 47%
Everett Turnpike
11.6 mi · 19%
Suncook Valley Highway
4.31 mi · 7%
Daniel Webster Highway
3.75 mi · 6%
Pinewood Road
3.15 mi · 5%
South Main Street
2.26 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
51.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epsom
00h 40m from Wolfeboro
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Wolfeboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Merrimack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Epsom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Wolfeboro and 31 miles from Merrimack.

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

The direct path is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Wolfeboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Merrimack.

Stop Ideas Near Epsom

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

16 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

32 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

33 mi away
3 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wolfeboro and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 51.72 mi (83.23 km).

Wolfeboro

#1 Wolfeboro

Town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States

Population6,450
Coordinates43.5839700, -71.2072900
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Merrimack

#2 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-71.20721, 43.584051)
End: (-71.493333, 42.865106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.25 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.20
4.36 gal · 16.5 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.60 $17.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.72 $19.43
Premium $4.86 $10.59 $21.18
Diesel $6.00 $13.07 $26.15

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 Wolfeboro and Merrimack. The current time is 23:49:18.

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.