Origin
Hampstead, NH
Evening in Hampstead on Sunday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hampstead, 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
47m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampstead, NH
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Merrimack, NH
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Hampstead and Merrimack covers 21.2 miles across the Northeast, making it a quick trip you can easily tackle in a single day. You should plan for a duration of about 47 minutes behind the wheel. Because the route relies entirely on local roads like Hampstead Road, Daniel Webster Highway, and Main Street, you won't encounter any highway driving. Budgeting around $3 for fuel is more than enough for this short commute within New Hampshire. Given the modest distance and time commitment, this drive is best suited as a straightforward day trip rather than an overnight excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hampstead Road | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Stonehenge Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Litchfield Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| East Derry Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Rockingham Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Harvey Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Hampstead Road
— 3.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampstead, NH and Merrimack, NH.
1
Start on West Road
31 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Road
2
Turn left onto NH 121
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto Derry Road
461 ft
·
11 sec
·
Derry Road
4
Continue on Hampstead Road
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Hampstead Road
5
Continue on East Derry Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Derry Road
6
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass
119 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Main Street
7
Continue on NH 28 Bypass
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Main Street
8
Turn left onto Pinkerton Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pinkerton Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto Tsienneto Road
169 ft
·
9 sec
·
Tsienneto Road
10
Turn right onto NH 28
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Manchester Road
11
Continue on NH 28
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockingham Road
12
Turn left onto Stonehenge Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Stonehenge Road
13
Continue on Litchfield Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Litchfield Road
14
Turn right onto High Range Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
High Range Road
15
Continue on Harvey Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Harvey Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto Pettengill Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Pettengill Road
17
Turn left onto Raymond Wieczorek Drive
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Raymond Wieczorek Drive
Use the left lane.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward Merrimack
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn left onto US 3
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
South River Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Continue on US 3
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn slight left onto Loop Road
83 ft
·
3 sec
·
Loop Road
22
Arrive at destination
Loop Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 17 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Derry Road
Turn left onto Derry Road
Navigation decision point
6
8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NH 28 Bypass / North Main Street
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass / North Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
16 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Raymond Wieczorek Drive
Turn left onto Raymond Wieczorek Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
16.6 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
4
17 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 3 / South River Road
Turn left onto US 3 / South River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.83 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.76 | $7.51 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
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
Evening in Merrimack on Sunday
Local time
5:49 PM
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
23 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
47m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience. With 0% of the route on highways, you will spend the entire 21.2-mile journey navigating surface streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is just 3.8 miles along Hampstead Road, meaning you will be making frequent adjustments throughout the trip. The road’s personality is defined by its local nature, requiring your full attention as you transition between various secondary roads. It is a practical, functional drive that keeps you off the major transit corridors.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on Hampstead Road.
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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near Derry Road.
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 21.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 2.9 miles (Derry Road): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (NH 28 Bypass / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16 miles (Raymond Wieczorek Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
408 ft
158 ft
Total Climb
249 ft
Total Descent
415 ft
Highest Point
408 ft
~6.1 mi in
Elevation Range
250 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 47m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m 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 Hampstead 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 2.9 miles (Derry Road): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (NH 28 Bypass / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16 miles (Raymond Wieczorek Drive): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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