Origin
Merrimack, NH
Afternoon in Merrimack on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Merrimack, NH to Andover, 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 17m
Distance
50.8 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 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Merrimack, NH
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Andover, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion within New Hampshire, the 50.8-mile journey from Merrimack to Andover is an ideal candidate for a simple day trip. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 17 minutes behind the wheel, making this a very manageable drive for a single afternoon. With a fuel budget of approximately $8, it is a highly economical route that won't strain your wallet. The path primarily utilizes the Everett Turnpike, Styles Bridges Highway, and Old Turnpike Road to navigate through the Northeast region. Because the duration is quite short, there is no need to split this into an overnight journey; you can easily complete the round trip in one go. Whether you are heading north for business or personal errands, this straightforward transit offers a reliable connection between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 21.4 mi | 26m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Old Turnpike Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| High Street | 5 mi | 7m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| King Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Salisbury Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 21.4 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack, NH and Andover, NH.
1
Start on Loop Road
83 ft
·
5 sec
·
Loop Road
2
Turn straight onto US 3
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 3
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
South River Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward Concord, Nashua
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto Raymond Wieczorek Drive
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Raymond Wieczorek Drive
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward Bedford, Manchester
7
Merge onto Everett Turnpike
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Everett Turnpike
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Everett Turnpike
9
Continue on I 93
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
10
Take the exit onto US 4
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 4
Exit 17
Toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto US 4
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
King Street
12
Continue on US 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
King Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto US 4
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
King Street
14
Continue on US 4
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
King Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 4
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
High Street
16
Continue on US 4
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
17
Continue on US 4
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Salisbury Highway
18
Continue on US 4; NH 11
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
19
Turn right onto North Street
114 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Street
20
Arrive at destination
North Street
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 25.4 miles from Merrimack, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 34.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
4.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward Concord, Nashua
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Concord, Nashua
6
4.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Bedford, Manchester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Bedford, Manchester
4
16.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
33.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 4
Take the exit onto US 4 toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Exit 17
Toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
4
34.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 4 / King Street
Enter roundabout onto US 4 / King Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.18 one way
$16.36 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.22 | $22.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.88
Everett Turnpike
(11.2 mi)
$0.79
Everett Turnpike
(10.2 mi)
$0.71
Old Turnpike Road
(5.4 mi)
$0.38
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: 17.8 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 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
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
Andover, NH
Afternoon in Andover on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Concord, 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
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 17m 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 features a mixed driving profile that keeps the experience varied as you transition between road types. You will spend about 54% of your time on highways, providing a balanced blend of higher-speed travel and local road navigation. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 21.4-mile stretch along the Everett Turnpike, which allows for steady progress before you transition onto secondary roads. As you move away from the main turnpike, the character of the drive shifts, requiring you to adapt to different traffic flows and road layouts. Expect a functional drive that trades monotony for a gradual change in scenery as you move through the state.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.4 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 4.2 miles in.
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 50.8 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 4.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.8 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
633 ft
151 ft
Total Climb
675 ft
Total Descent
199 ft
Highest Point
633 ft
~47.2 mi in
Elevation Range
482 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 Merrimack, NH and Andover, NH, road signs point toward Concord, Nashua, Bedford, Manchester and Boscawen.
Concord
4.2 mi in
|
~9m
Nashua
4.2 mi in
|
~9m
Bedford
4.7 mi in
|
~10m
Manchester
4.7 mi in
|
~10m
Boscawen
33.3 mi in
|
~46m
|
via US 4
About the Cities
Starting 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 17m. Total distance: 50.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.4 miles on Everett Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.88 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 Andover, 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 4.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.8 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Andover, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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