"A se duce" - it is an unidirectional verb. It is equal to "to go to...".
Ex. "Mă duc acasă." - "I am going home."
"A merge" - is pluridirectional. It is equal both with "to go to" and simply "to walk".
Ex. "E timpul să merg acasă." - "It's time to go home." ; "Merg pe stradă." - "I am walking on the street."