Origin
Merrimack, NH
Late night in Merrimack on Sunday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Merrimack, NH to Deerfield, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
29.7 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
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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Deerfield, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Merrimack to Deerfield, you can expect a manageable 29.7-mile journey that typically takes about 53 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $5 for fuel, making this an incredibly cost-effective jaunt across New Hampshire. Navigating through the Northeast, you will rely on a combination of the Daniel Webster Highway, I-293, and NH 101 to reach your destination. Since the drive is under an hour, it serves as a straightforward commute or local exploration rather than a major expedition. Keep this itinerary simple, as the short duration offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| I 293 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Old Candia Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Deerfield Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Raymond Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Stage Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Everett Turnpike | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 6.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack, NH and Deerfield, 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
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Everett Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 293 South, NH 101 East: Exeter, Portsmouth
9
Merge onto I 293; NH 101
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 293; NH 101
10
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
NH 101
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3
Toward NH 43: Candia, Deerfield
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
13
Turn straight onto NH 43
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Candia Road
14
Turn straight onto NH 43
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
15
Continue on NH 43
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Deerfield Road
16
Continue on NH 43
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Candia Road
17
Turn right onto NH 43
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Road
18
Continue on NH 43
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Stage Road
19
Turn straight onto NH 43; NH 107
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Raymond Road
20
Turn slight right onto NH 43; NH 107
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Road
21
Turn slight right onto Nottingham Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Nottingham Road
22
Continue on Nottingham Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Nottingham Road
23
Turn left onto Harvey Road
367 ft
·
12 sec
·
Harvey Road
24
Arrive at destination
Harvey Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 18.3 — 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
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 293 South, NH 101 East: Exeter, Portsmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 293 South, NH 101 East: Exeter, Portsm...
7
12 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
NH 101
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101 toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
6
18.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward NH 43: Candia, Deerfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3
Toward NH 43: Candia, Deerfield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.78 one way
$9.56 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.09
Everett Turnpike
(1.3 mi)
$0.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Deerfield, NH
Late night in Deerfield on Sunday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°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
2 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
53m 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 offers a mixed driving experience that balances local roads with faster highway stretches. About 41% of your journey takes place on highways, providing a nice contrast to the more localized sections of the drive. You will find yourself moving through various road types, with the longest uninterrupted stretch occurring over 6.3 miles on NH 101. Behind the wheel, you should be prepared for a transition from the more developed areas near Merrimack to the quieter, winding roads as you approach Deerfield. It is not a monotonous interstate grind, but rather a practical blend of infrastructure that keeps the drive engaging without being overly taxing on the driver.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on NH 101.
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
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 29.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
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 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
524 ft
158 ft
Total Climb
755 ft
Total Descent
389 ft
Highest Point
524 ft
~29.7 mi in
Elevation Range
366 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 Deerfield, NH, road signs point toward Concord, Nashua, Bedford, Manchester, Portsmouth and Seacoast.
Concord
4.2 mi in
|
~9m
Nashua
4.2 mi in
|
~9m
Bedford
4.7 mi in
|
~10m
Manchester
4.7 mi in
|
~10m
Portsmouth
6.8 mi in
|
~13m
Seacoast
12 mi in
|
~21m
|
via NH 101
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 53m. Total distance: 29.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on NH 101. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.09 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 Deerfield, 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 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Deerfield, 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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