Origin
Mont Vernon, NH
Morning in Mont Vernon on Sunday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mont Vernon, NH to Merrimack, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
13 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mont Vernon, NH
Andrea Davis
Merrimack, NH
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Trip Overview
Mont Vernon to Merrimack is 13 miles and takes about 30 minutes via Baboosic Lake Road and NH 101, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop connects two points within New Hampshire, making it a straightforward local drive. You'll be spending a minimal amount of time on the road, so it's ideal for a quick trip or an add-on to another adventure. Given its brevity, this route is best suited for a single day, allowing for ample time at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baboosic Lake Road | 5 mi | 12m |
| NH 101 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Old Amherst Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| New Boston Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Old Mont Vernon Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Jones Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Camp Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Dodge Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baboosic Lake Road
— 5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mont Vernon, NH and Merrimack, NH.
1
Start on NH 13
49 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto Smith Road
217 ft
·
6 sec
·
Smith Road
3
Turn slight right onto Old Amherst Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Amherst Road
4
Continue on Old Mont Vernon Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Mont Vernon Road
5
Turn right onto New Boston Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
New Boston Road
6
Turn left onto Jones Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Jones Road
7
Continue on Dodge Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Dodge Road
8
Turn right onto Blueberry Hill Road
284 ft
·
12 sec
·
Blueberry Hill Road
9
Turn left onto Bayberry Drive
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bayberry Drive
10
Turn left onto Blueberry Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Blueberry Hill Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto NH 101
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
NH 101
12
Continue on NH 101
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
NH 101
13
Turn right onto Camp Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Camp Road
14
Continue on Baboosic Lake Road
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Baboosic Lake Road
15
Turn left onto Joppa Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Joppa Road
16
Turn right onto Glenwood Lane
237 ft
·
16 sec
·
Glenwood Lane
17
Turn left onto Evergreen Drive
201 ft
·
9 sec
·
Evergreen Drive
18
Turn right onto Shady Lane
507 ft
·
28 sec
·
Shady Lane
19
At end of road, turn left onto Baboosic Lake Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Baboosic Lake Road
20
At end of road, turn right onto US 3
497 ft
·
14 sec
·
Daniel Webster Highway
Use the right lane.
21
Turn slight left onto Loop Road
83 ft
·
3 sec
·
Loop Road
22
Arrive at destination
Loop Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 12.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
NH 101
At end of road, turn left onto NH 101
Navigation decision point
5
11.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Glenwood Lane
Turn right onto Glenwood Lane
Navigation decision point
5
11.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Evergreen Drive
Turn left onto Evergreen Drive
Navigation decision point
5
11.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Baboosic Lake Road
At end of road, turn left onto Baboosic Lake Road
Navigation decision point
6
12.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.09 one way
$4.19 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.30 | $4.61 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Merrimack, NH
Morning in Merrimack on Sunday
Local time
6:20 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
30m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive with only 22% of the route on highways. The longest stretch you'll encounter without a significant turn is about 5 miles along Baboosic Lake Road. Expect a more engaging driving experience as you navigate through local roads, with changes in scenery and road conditions likely as you transition between them. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise, so be prepared for a more dynamic journey.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Baboosic Lake Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near NH 101.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (NH 101): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (Glenwood Lane): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (Evergreen Drive): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 30m. Total distance: 13 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on Baboosic Lake Road. 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (NH 101): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (Glenwood Lane): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (Evergreen Drive): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Merrimack, 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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