Origin
East Kingston, NH
Late night in East Kingston on Sunday
Local time
12:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Kingston, 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
58m
Distance
40.6 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Kingston, NH
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Merrimack, NH
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Trip Overview
East Kingston, NH to Merrimack, NH is 40.6 miles and takes about 58m via NH 101 and NH 125, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a drive primarily on highways, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. With a duration under an hour, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or a simple transfer between locations, offering a practical way to cover moderate distance without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 24.2 mi | 29m |
| NH 125 | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Everett Turnpike | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Depot Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| South River Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| NH 107 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Willow Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 24.2 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Kingston, NH and Merrimack, NH.
1
Start on Willow Road
99 ft
·
6 sec
·
Willow Road
2
Turn right onto NH 107
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Depot Road
3
Take the ramp onto NH 107
169 ft
·
5 sec
·
NH 107
Toward NH 125, NH 111
4
Merge onto NH 125; NH 111; NH 107
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NH 125; NH 111; NH 107
5
Continue on NH 125; NH 107
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
NH 125; NH 107
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto NH 101
20 mi
·
23 min
·
NH 101
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NH 101
Toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 101
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
NH 101
Toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward Everett Turnpike South: Merrimack, Nashua, Manchester Airport
11
Merge onto Everett Turnpike
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward Airport
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Merrimack
14
Turn right onto US 3
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
South River Road
15
Continue on US 3
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn slight left onto Loop Road
83 ft
·
3 sec
·
Loop Road
17
Arrive at destination
Loop Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from East Kingston, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 8.9 and 33.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
9.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
NH 101
Merge onto NH 101
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
29.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
NH 101
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101 toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Air...
6
32.9 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
NH 101
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 101 toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
5
33.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward Everett Turnpike South: Merrimack, Nashua, Manchester Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Everett Turnpike South: Merrimack, Nashu...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.54 one way
$13.07 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.77 | $15.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.96 | $17.93 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.13
Everett Turnpike
(1.9 mi)
$0.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
12:45 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
10 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
58m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 82% of the journey utilizing major roads like NH 101 and NH 125, including Daniel Webster Highway. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 24.2 miles on NH 101, providing a consistent pace. The character of the drive is predominantly fast-paced highway travel, minimizing local traffic delays. This means you can expect a relatively smooth and direct experience for most of the 40.6 miles, making it easy to maintain speed.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.2 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and NH 125. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.9 miles in.
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 12 decision points packed into just 40.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (NH 101): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.6 miles (NH 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 East Kingston, NH and Merrimack, NH, road signs point toward Manchester, Bedford, Nashua, Everett Turnpike South: Merrimack, Manchester Airport and Airport.
Manchester
29.6 mi in
|
~39m
|
via NH 101
Bedford
29.6 mi in
|
~39m
|
via NH 101
Nashua
32.9 mi in
|
~44m
|
via NH 101
Everett Turnpike South: Merrimack
33.4 mi in
|
~44m
Manchester Airport
33.4 mi in
|
~44m
Airport
35.6 mi in
|
~48m
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 58m. Total distance: 40.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.2 miles on NH 101. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.13 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 8.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (NH 101): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.6 miles (NH 101): 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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