Origin
Chester, NH
Late night in Chester on Wednesday
Local time
2:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chester, NH to Merrimack, NH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
18.6 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chester, NH
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Merrimack, NH
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Trip Overview
Chester, NH to Merrimack, NH is 18.6 miles and takes about 39m via Daniel Webster Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New Hampshire. It's a straightforward drive that's ideal for a quick errand or connecting to another nearby destination. Since the drive is so brief, you won't need to worry about extensive planning or overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Webster Highway | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Rockingham Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Derry Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Old Auburn Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Pettengill Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Auburn Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Old Derry Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| English Range Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Daniel Webster Highway
— 3.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester, NH and Merrimack, NH.
1
Start on this road
329 ft
·
25 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto NH 121
153 ft
·
7 sec
·
Chester Street
3
Turn right onto NH 102
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Derry Road
4
Continue on NH 102
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Chester Road
5
Turn right onto Old Auburn Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Auburn Road
6
Turn left onto Pingree Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pingree Hill Road
7
Turn right onto English Range Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
English Range Road
8
Continue on Scobie Pond Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Scobie Pond Road
9
Continue on Old Manchester Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Old Manchester Road
10
Continue on Old Derry Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Derry Road
11
Turn left onto Auburn Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto NH 28
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Rockingham Road
13
Turn left onto Page Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Page Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Grenier Field Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grenier Field Road
15
Turn left onto Webster Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Webster Road
16
Turn left onto Harvey Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harvey Road
17
Continue on Pettengill Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Pettengill Road
18
Turn left onto Raymond Wieczorek Drive
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Raymond Wieczorek Drive
Use the left lane.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward Merrimack
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn left onto US 3
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
South River Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Continue on US 3
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn slight left onto Loop Road
83 ft
·
3 sec
·
Loop Road
23
Arrive at destination
Loop Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 121 / Chester Street
At end of road, turn right onto NH 121 / Chester Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Old Auburn Road
Turn right onto Old Auburn Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
NH 28 / Rockingham Road
At end of road, turn right onto NH 28 / Rockingham Road
Navigation decision point
6
10.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Page Road
Turn left onto Page Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
14 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Merrimack
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Merrimack
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.10 one way
$6.20 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
| premium | $5.07 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Wednesday
Local time
2:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
39m 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 route is entirely on surface roads, with a 0% highway share. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on Daniel Webster Highway, covering 3.8 miles. Expect a driving experience characterized by local traffic and intersections, rather than high-speed cruising. The route's profile indicates you'll be navigating through built-up areas and local thoroughfares.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on Daniel Webster Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NH 121 / Chester Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (NH 121 / Chester Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (Old Auburn Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (NH 28 / Rockingham Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
522 ft
156 ft
Total Climb
139 ft
Total Descent
444 ft
Highest Point
522 ft
~5.1 mi in
Elevation Range
366 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Chester, NH
Full guide →Founded 1722
Arriving in Merrimack, NH
Full guide →Founded 1673
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 39m. Total distance: 18.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on Daniel Webster Highway. 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 0.1 miles (NH 121 / Chester Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (Old Auburn Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (NH 28 / Rockingham Road): 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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