Origin
Concord, NH
Late night in Concord on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, 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
39m
Distance
26.9 mi
43 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, NH
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Merrimack, NH
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Trip Overview
Concord, NH to Merrimack, NH is 26.9 miles and takes about 39 minutes via Everett Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused trip connecting two points within the Northeast region, specifically within New Hampshire. Most of the drive utilizes major roadways, making it a convenient option for a quick transit between these locations. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 21.5 mi | 27m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Loudon Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South River Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Centre Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Loop Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 21.5 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NH and Merrimack, NH.
1
Start on this road
74 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Centre Street
183 ft
·
7 sec
·
Centre Street
3
Continue on NH 9
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Loudon Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 93 South
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on I 93
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
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.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Everett Turnpike
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Toward Merrimack, Nashua
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward Airport
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Merrimack
11
Turn right onto US 3
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
South River Road
12
Continue on US 3
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
Use the straight 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 0 and 19.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Centre Street
Turn right onto Centre Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 93 South
6
9.4 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
11.3 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
19.5 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.33 one way
$8.66 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.76 | $9.53 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
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
$4
Tolls
$2
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
12:44 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
12 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
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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with about 80% of the journey on major roads. You'll spend the majority of your time on the Everett Turnpike, experiencing a 21.5-mile stretch without significant interruptions. The route generally offers a consistent driving experience, characterized by the efficiency of the turnpike and Daniel Webster Highway. Expect a smooth, relatively fast-paced drive as you navigate these primary arteries connecting Concord to Merrimack.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 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?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and Daniel Webster Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Centre Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 26.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Centre Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Concord, NH and Merrimack, NH, road signs point toward Nashua and Airport.
Nashua
11.3 mi in
|
~14m
|
via I 293
Airport
21.9 mi in
|
~28m
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 39m. Total distance: 26.9 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 (80%). 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: near the start (Centre Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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