Drive or Fly: Merrimack, NH to New Ipswich, NH?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for MHT–MHT. At 28 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
55m
Distance
28.7 mi
Total Cost
$41
CO2
12 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 49m
2m in the air
Air Distance
20 mi
Total Cost
$121
CO2
5 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between MHT and MHT. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 55m | 2h 49m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $41 | $121 |
| Carbon footprint | 12 kg CO2 | 5 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 16, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via NH 31, NH 101, NH 101A
via NH 101, Baboosic Lake Road, NH 31
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Merrimack, NH to New Ipswich, NH with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.