Origin
Belmont, NH
Late night in Belmont on Sunday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belmont, 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
1h 8m
Distance
50.7 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belmont, NH
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Merrimack, NH
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Belmont to Merrimack, New Hampshire, covers a total distance of 50.7 miles. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 8 minutes behind the wheel, making this a straightforward drive that is perfect for a single-day trip. Since the total fuel cost is estimated at just $8, it is a budget-friendly option for commuters or visitors. Your journey will primarily utilize the Senator Styles Bridges Highway, the Daniel Webster Highway, and the Everett Turnpike. Because both locations are situated within the Northeast region, you will remain in a familiar geographic context throughout the entire trip. This route is designed for efficiency, so there is no need to plan for overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 21.5 mi | 27m |
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Depot Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Tilton Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Laconia Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 21.5 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belmont, NH and Merrimack, NH.
1
Start on NH 140
82 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Route 140
2
Continue on NH 140
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto NH 140
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Depot Street
4
Continue on NH 140
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Tilton Road
5
Turn left onto US 3; NH 11; NH 132
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Laconia Road
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 93 South
7
Merge onto I 93
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
8
Continue on I 93
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
9
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
10
Continue on I 93
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto Everett Turnpike
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Toward Merrimack, Nashua
14
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward Airport
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Merrimack
16
Turn right onto US 3
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
South River Road
17
Continue on US 3
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn slight left onto Loop Road
83 ft
·
3 sec
·
Loop Road
19
Arrive at destination
Loop Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Belmont, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 46.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.9 mi into trip
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~8m in
|
US 3; NH 11; NH 132 / Laconia Road
Turn left onto US 3; NH 11; NH 132 / Laconia Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
33.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
35.1 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
I 293 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293 / Everett Turnpike toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
6
43.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto Everett Turnpike toward Merrimack, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Merrimack, Nashua
5
46.5 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Merrimack
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Merrimack
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.16 one way
$16.32 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.98 | $17.96 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.71 | $19.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.19 | $22.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.50
Everett Turnpike
(10.9 mi)
$0.76
Everett Turnpike
(8.2 mi)
$0.57
Everett Turnpike
(2.4 mi)
$0.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Bow, NH
25 mi in
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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 8m 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?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing local roads with faster highway stretches. About 42% of your journey will be spent on highways, providing a nice change of pace from the more localized segments. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 21.5 miles while navigating the Everett Turnpike. As you move from the northern part of the state toward the southern reaches, the road character shifts from regional highways to more major turnpike infrastructure. Expect a drive that feels functional and direct rather than purely recreational, allowing you to transition between these two New Hampshire hubs with ease.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.5 mi on Everett Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in near US 3; NH 11; NH 132 / Laconia Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (US 3; NH 11; NH 132 / Laconia Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.1 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
551 ft
146 ft
Total Climb
272 ft
Total Descent
665 ft
Highest Point
551 ft
Elevation Range
405 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Belmont, NH and Merrimack, NH, road signs point toward Nashua and Airport.
Nashua
35.1 mi in
|
~44m
|
via I 293
Airport
45.7 mi in
|
~58m
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 1h 8m. Total distance: 50.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.5 miles on Everett Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.50 in tolls one way, starting with Everett Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Merrimack, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 4.9 miles (US 3; NH 11; NH 132 / Laconia Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.1 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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