Origin
Merrimack, NH
Late night in Merrimack on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Merrimack, NH to Pelham, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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Pelham, NH
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 20.7-mile drive from Merrimack, NH, to Pelham, NH, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 36 minutes. You'll primarily navigate the Everett Turnpike, Marsh Road, and Dracut Road, with about 41% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $3, making it a budget-friendly option. Given its short duration and mixed driving profile, this route is ideal for a quick commute or a brief excursion within the Northeast region. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| Marsh Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Dracut Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Sherburne Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Circumferential Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lowell Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Greeley Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 8.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack, NH and Pelham, NH.
1
Start on Loop Road
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Loop Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 3
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
3
Turn right onto Greeley Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Greeley Street
4
Continue on Continental Boulevard
397 ft
·
11 sec
·
Continental Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Amherst Road
253 ft
·
10 sec
·
Amherst Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto Executive Park Drive
51 ft
·
2 sec
·
Executive Park Drive
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Everett Turnpike South
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge onto Everett Turnpike
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Everett Turnpike
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 2
Toward Hudson
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
Toward Daniel Webster Highway North, South Nashua
12
Continue on Circumferential Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Circumferential Highway
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward NH 3A South: Tyngsborough MA
14
Turn straight onto NH 3A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lowell Road
15
Turn slight left onto Dracut Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Dracut Road
16
Turn left onto Sherburne Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Sherburne Road
17
At end of road, turn left
202 ft
·
4 sec
18
Turn slight right onto NH 128
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Mammoth Road
19
Turn slight right onto NH 111A
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Marsh Road
20
Enter roundabout onto NH 111A
101 ft
·
2 sec
·
Marsh Road
21
Continue on NH 111A
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Marsh Road
22
Enter roundabout onto Nashua Road
160 ft
·
9 sec
·
Nashua Road
23
Continue on Nashua Road
347 ft
·
9 sec
·
Nashua Road
24
Arrive at destination
Nashua Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 13.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Amherst Road
Turn right onto Amherst Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Executive Park Drive
Turn right onto Executive Park Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Hudson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 2
Toward Hudson
6
11.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Daniel Webster Highway North, South Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Daniel Webster Highway North, South Nash...
5
13.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NH 3A South: Tyngsborough MA
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NH 3A South: Tyngsborough MA
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.66 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.60
Everett Turnpike
(8.5 mi)
$0.60
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Pelham, NH
Late night in Pelham on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
1 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
36m 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 mixed driving experience on this route, blending highway speeds with more local road conditions. With 41% of the drive on highways, you'll encounter some faster-paced sections, particularly on the 8.5-mile stretch of the Everett Turnpike. As you transition to Marsh Road and Dracut Road, the character of the drive will likely change, offering a different feel behind the wheel. This blend means you'll experience varied road types, keeping the journey engaging without being overly demanding.
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: 8.5 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 2.1 miles in near Amherst Road.
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 13 decision points packed into just 20.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (Amherst Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (Executive Park Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Pelham, NH, road signs point toward Everett Turnpike South, Hudson, Daniel Webster Highway North and Nashua.
Everett Turnpike South
2.2 mi in
|
~5m
Hudson
11.4 mi in
|
~18m
Daniel Webster Highway North
11.6 mi in
|
~18m
Nashua
11.6 mi in
|
~18m
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 36m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m 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 8.5 miles on Everett Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.60 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 Pelham, 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 2.1 miles (Amherst Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (Executive Park Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pelham, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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