Origin
Amherst, NH
Late night in Amherst on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amherst, NH to Merrimack, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amherst, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Merrimack, NH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This short 10.1-mile drive from Amherst to Merrimack, New Hampshire, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 22 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $2, it's an economical option for a brief excursion within the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes Baboosic Lake Road, NH 101, and Amherst Street, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure, requiring no overnight stays. It's a straightforward journey, ideal for a quick local errand or a short scenic detour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baboosic Lake Road | 5 mi | 12m |
| NH 101 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Amherst Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Camp Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Joppa Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Shady Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Glenwood Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baboosic Lake Road
— 5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst, NH and Merrimack, NH.
1
Start on NH 122
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Amherst Street
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
3
Merge onto NH 101
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
NH 101
4
Continue on NH 101
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
NH 101
5
Turn right onto Camp Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Camp Road
6
Continue on Baboosic Lake Road
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Baboosic Lake Road
7
Turn left onto Joppa Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Joppa Road
8
Turn right onto Glenwood Lane
237 ft
·
16 sec
·
Glenwood Lane
9
Turn left onto Evergreen Drive
201 ft
·
9 sec
·
Evergreen Drive
10
Turn right onto Shady Lane
507 ft
·
28 sec
·
Shady Lane
11
At end of road, turn left onto Baboosic Lake Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Baboosic Lake Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto US 3
497 ft
·
14 sec
·
Daniel Webster Highway
Use the right lane.
13
Turn slight left onto Loop Road
83 ft
·
3 sec
·
Loop Road
14
Arrive at destination
Loop Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 8.8 and 10 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Glenwood Lane
Turn right onto Glenwood Lane
Navigation decision point
5
8.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Evergreen Drive
Turn left onto Evergreen Drive
Navigation decision point
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Shady Lane
Turn right onto Shady Lane
Navigation decision point
5
9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Baboosic Lake Road
At end of road, turn left onto Baboosic Lake Road
Navigation decision point
6
10 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.63 one way
$3.25 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.93 | $3.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Merrimack, NH
Late night in Merrimack on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive from Amherst to Merrimack presents a mixed driving profile, with about 33% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate through stretches on Baboosic Lake Road, NH 101, and Amherst Street. The longest uninterrupted segment spans 5 miles on Baboosic Lake Road, offering a consistent pace before transitioning to other road types. This blend means you'll experience both faster-paced highway driving and more local road conditions as you progress toward Merrimack, making for a varied experience behind the wheel.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Baboosic Lake Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.8 miles in near Glenwood Lane.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.8 miles (Glenwood Lane): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (Evergreen Drive): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (Shady Lane): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
383 ft
158 ft
Total Climb
200 ft
Total Descent
302 ft
Highest Point
383 ft
~5.8 mi in
Elevation Range
225 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Merrimack, NH
Full guide →Merrimack is a city in the Merrimack Valley of New Hampshire.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on Baboosic Lake Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.8 miles (Glenwood Lane): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (Evergreen Drive): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (Shady Lane): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Merrimack, NH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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