Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
41.8 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Newton, NH
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The drive from Merrimack, NH to Newton, NH covers 41.8 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway, Daniel Webster Highway, Loop Connector for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.6 miles on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Loop Connector | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Newton Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| I 495 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Rockingham Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 78 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,297 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~267 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack, NH and Newton, NH.
Start on Loop Road
Turn straight onto US 3
Continue on US 3
Take the ramp
Merge onto Raymond Wieczorek Drive
Turn right onto Pettengill Road
Continue on Harvey Road
Turn right onto Webster Road
Turn right onto Grenier Field Road
Continue on Page Road
Turn right onto NH 28
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 93
Continue on I 93
Take the exit
Merge onto MA 213
Continue on MA 213
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto MA 110; MA 113
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
Turn left onto MA 110
Continue on MA 110
At end of road, turn left onto MA 110; MA 125
Turn slight right onto MA 110
Turn left
Turn straight onto MA 108
Continue on NH 108
Turn left onto Highland Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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.
A short stop after about 41.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.9 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 32.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward Airport
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward MA 213 East: Methuen, Haverhill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North: Haverhill, Salisbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$6.96 one way
$13.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $7.73 | $15.45 |
| premium | $5.07 | $8.34 | $16.67 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $9.21 | $18.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.68 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Merrimack on Wednesday
Local time
2:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Newton on Wednesday
Local time
2:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Chance Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
41.8 mi in 1h 6m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.8 miles you will encounter 17 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 3.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 25.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
439 ft
Total Descent
397 ft
Highest Point
360 ft
~11.9 mi in
Elevation Range
328 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Merrimack, NH and Newton, NH, road signs point toward Airport, Haverhill and Salisbury.
Airport
Haverhill
Salisbury
Founded 1673
Merrimack is a city in the Merrimack Valley of New Hampshire.
Founded 1749
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 41.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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