Origin
Merrimack, NH
Late night in Merrimack on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Merrimack, NH to Nashua, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
7.3 mi
12 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
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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Nashua, NH
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Trip Overview
This quick 7.3-mile drive from Merrimack, NH to Nashua, NH takes about 16 minutes and is perfect for a single day trip within the Northeast region. With a minimal fuel cost of around $1, this route is incredibly budget-friendly. You'll primarily navigate local streets like Daniel Webster Highway, Concord Street, and Loop Road, with no highway driving involved. The entire journey is short enough that an overnight stay isn't necessary, offering a straightforward and efficient travel experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Webster Highway | 5.2 mi | 10m |
| Concord Street | 2 mi | 5m |
| Loop Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Daniel Webster Highway
— 5.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack, NH and Nashua, NH.
1
Start on Loop Road
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Loop Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 3
5.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 3
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Concord Street
4
Arrive at destination
NH 101A
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 0.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.18 one way
$2.35 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.29 | $2.59 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.64 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Nashua, NH
Late night in Nashua on Sunday
Local time
12:43 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
16m 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 on this short route, so keep your attention focused. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.2 miles along Daniel Webster Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel. Since the highway share is 0%, you'll be on surface streets the entire time, experiencing the typical flow of local traffic. This road's character is defined by its numerous intersections and local access points, rather than open-road cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on Daniel Webster Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Merrimack, NH to Nashua, NH is easy. At 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.2 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
175 ft
129 ft
Total Climb
51 ft
Total Descent
49 ft
Highest Point
175 ft
~6.3 mi in
Elevation Range
45 ft
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 16m. Total distance: 7.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on Daniel Webster Highway. 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.2 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nashua, 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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