Merrimack, NH Road Trips

Merrimack, NH serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 16 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 29 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Merrimack, NH spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

34

Longest Drive

140.4 mi

Berlin, NH

Quickest Drive

16m

Nashua, NH

Plan Around Merrimack, NH

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Merrimack, NH is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Berlin, NH to Merrimack, NH 140.4 mi · 3h 7m Alexandria, NH to Merrimack, NH 66.9 mi · 1h 31m Ashland, NH to Merrimack, NH 64.9 mi · 1h 21m Gilford, NH to Merrimack, NH 57.6 mi · 1h 20m

Continue From Merrimack, NH

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Merrimack, NH to Gilford, NH 57.7 mi · 1h 20m Merrimack, NH to Andover, NH 50.8 mi · 1h 17m Merrimack, NH to Newmarket, NH 42.4 mi · 1h 5m Merrimack, NH to Canterbury, NH 39.1 mi · 56m

Trips from Merrimack, NH

Merrimack, NH to Gilford, NH

57.7 mi 1h 20m

Merrimack, NH to Andover, NH

50.8 mi 1h 17m

Merrimack, NH to Newmarket, NH

42.4 mi 1h 5m

Merrimack, NH to Canterbury, NH

39.1 mi 56m

Merrimack, NH to Chichester, NH

35.3 mi 52m

Merrimack, NH to Brentwood, NH

34.8 mi 49m

Merrimack, NH to Hopkinton, NH

32.5 mi 48m

Merrimack, NH to Deerfield, NH

29.7 mi 53m

Merrimack, NH to Atkinson, NH

28.2 mi 50m

Merrimack, NH to Concord, NH

27.5 mi 40m

Merrimack, NH to Danville, NH

23.1 mi 53m

Merrimack, NH to Pelham, NH

20.7 mi 36m

Merrimack, NH to Derry, NH

14.4 mi 28m

Merrimack, NH to Manchester, NH

11.2 mi 21m

Merrimack, NH to Hudson, NH

8.8 mi 20m

Merrimack, NH to Nashua, NH

7.3 mi 16m

Driving from Merrimack, NH

On average, trips departing from Merrimack, NH run 29 miles with a drive time of roughly 47m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 58 miles (1h 20m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Merrimack, NH include Gilford, NH (57.7 mi, 1h 20m), Andover, NH (50.8 mi, 1h 17m), Newmarket, NH (42.4 mi, 1h 5m), Canterbury, NH (39.1 mi, 56m), and Chichester, NH (35.3 mi, 52m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NH currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 29-mile trip from Merrimack, NH, budget about $4 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 16 mapped routes leaving Merrimack, NH and 18 routes heading into Merrimack, NH, covering 34 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 58 miles.

The longest mapped route from Merrimack, NH covers 58 miles and takes approximately 1h 20m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Merrimack, NH runs about 29 miles with a drive time of roughly 47m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 29-mile trip from Merrimack, NH costs roughly $4 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Merrimack, NH include Gilford, NH, Andover, NH, Newmarket, NH and Canterbury, NH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Traveler Guide to Merrimack, NH

Merrimack is a city in the Merrimack Valley of New Hampshire.

Merrimack is located in the southern part of New Hampshire in Hillsboro County. The town is made up of four villages: Reeds Ferry in the north, Souhegan Village near the mouth of the river of that name, Thorntons Ferry and South Merrimack in the southern section. Each had its own Post Office, schools, stores and social life. The rivers were the main source of travel. Reeds Ferry and Thornton Ferry were named for the ferries which operated between Merrimack and Litchfield. There were taverns near the ferries to accommodate the travelers. Later there were taverns along what is now Route 3. The stagecoaches stopped at some of these. Souhegan Village, which was the center village, was named for the river. Later it was changed to Merrimack. South Merrimack Village was sometimes called "Hard Scrabble" because of the difficulty of tilling the soil.

Anheuser-Busch Brewery. One of the main attractions in Merrimack is it being home to an Anheuser-Busch Brewery. Here you can indulge yourself in a tour of the plant and along with tasting different great beers straight out of the mills. Kids Cove. Take the kids down to Kids Cove and let them roam around the huge wood castle or if its just the two of you take a stroke through Twin bridge park that wraps itself around the wonderous Merrimack River. Ice Skating & Sledding, ☏ +1 603-423-8551. The Town ice rink, maintained by the Highway Department is located on O'Gara Drive behind the tennis courts. Naticook Lake is also enjoyed by many for ice fishing and ice skating. The ice is not monitored by the Town, so please use good judgment when using the lake, by testing the ice before you go on it. Wasserman Park. On Naticook Road and Weston Park on Turkey Hill Rd. have hills that are enjoyed for sledding. In the summer months, swimming is offered in Naticook Lake at Wasserman Park. Lifeguards are on duty 5 days a week until the end of August, from 11AM until 5PM. Heritage Trail. If you enjoy hiking, the Heritage Trail begins at the Town Hall, or you may begin at the High School and follow the trail to the Souhegan River and Wildcat Falls. The Heritage Trail Map and trail descriptions is available in the Parks & Recreation office at Wasserman Park on Naticook Road. The Horse Hill Nature Preserve. Offers hiking trails in a variety of skill levels. Quarry Trail. The trail head for the Quarry Trail is found at the edge of the parking lot in Wasserman Park.

Fast food options include Wendy's, Burger King, McDonalds and Taco Bell/ KFC. The Common Man. Florences. Georgio's. The Homestead. Merrimack Diner. Tortilla Flat. TGI Fridays. Longhorn. East China. Chinese food. Silver Maple. Chinese food. Jade Dragon. Chinese food. South Garden. Chinese food. Billy's Famous House of Pizza. Pizza. Mr. G's Pizza. Pizza. Merrimack House of Pizza. Pizza. Sal's Pizza. Pizza. King Kone. Ice cream.

Fairfield Inn by Marriott, 4 Amherst Rd. Comfort Inn, 242 Daniel Webster Highway. Residence Inn by Marriott, 246 Daniel Webster Highway.

Manchester Airport, One Airport Rd, Manchester, ☏ +1 603 624-6556. Merrimack is located on Exit 11 right of Route 3. Continure North on this highway and it will bring you all the way to the tip of NH. Or if you take this South it will take you to 95 which can either take you to Boston or to Florida. Silver Chariot Limousine- 20 Powers Circle, Merrimack - (603) 424-2181 Satisfaction Transport- 83 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack - (603) 889-6572

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