Origin
Merrimack, NH
Late night in Merrimack on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Merrimack, NH to Manchester, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
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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Manchester, NH
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Trip Overview
Spanning just 11.2 miles, the journey from Merrimack to Manchester is a quick, straightforward transit through the heart of New Hampshire. You can easily complete this trip in about 21 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. Given the short duration, you will barely need to budget for fuel, with costs estimated at just $2 for the entire stretch. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. This route is perfect if you are looking for a practical, low-effort connection between these two cities without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 4 mi | 5m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Elm Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South River Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Granite Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Raymond Wieczorek Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Loop Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack, NH and Manchester, 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
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Everett Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 5
Toward West Manchester
Use the right lane.
9
At end of road, turn right onto Granite Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Granite Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto US 3
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Elm Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
12
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 10.3 — 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
7
9.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward West Manchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 5
Toward West Manchester
6
9.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Granite Street
At end of road, turn right onto Granite Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 3 / Elm Street
Turn left onto US 3 / Elm Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.80 one way
$3.61 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.98 | $3.97 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.14 | $4.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.28
Everett Turnpike
(4 mi)
$0.28
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Manchester, NH
Late night in Manchester on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
SW 10 to 15 mph
21% chance
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
31 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
21m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 transitions between highway transit and local navigation. You will spend about 36% of your time on major roadways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 4 miles on the Everett Turnpike. As you move away from the turnpike, the character of the road shifts toward the more urban settings of the Daniel Webster Highway and Elm Street. Expect a blend of fast-paced highway movement followed by the slower, more controlled pace of local traffic. It is a functional drive that requires you to adapt your driving style as you move from high-speed segments into the city's main thoroughfares.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on Everett Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 11.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
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 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
254 ft
138 ft
Total Climb
257 ft
Total Descent
161 ft
Highest Point
254 ft
~11.2 mi in
Elevation Range
117 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 Manchester, NH, road signs point toward Concord, Nashua and Bedford.
Concord
4.2 mi in
|
~9m
Nashua
4.2 mi in
|
~9m
Bedford
4.7 mi in
|
~10m
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 21m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4 miles on Everett Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.28 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 Manchester, 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 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Manchester, 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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