Origin
South Hooksett, NH
Afternoon in South Hooksett on Sunday
Local time
12:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Hooksett, 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
26m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 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 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Hooksett, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Merrimack, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Hooksett, NH to Merrimack, NH covers 13.6 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Everett Turnpike, Daniel Webster Highway, Hooksett Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.1 miles on Everett Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Hooksett Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Elm Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Granite Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Webster Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Alice Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South River Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 4.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Hooksett, NH and Merrimack, NH.
1
Start on Alice Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Alice Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 3; NH 28
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Hooksett Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 3
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Webster Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 3
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Elm Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Granite Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Granite Street
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 293; NH 3A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Everett Turnpike
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Toward Merrimack, Nashua
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward Airport
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Merrimack
11
Turn right onto US 3
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
South River Road
12
Continue on US 3
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn slight left onto Loop Road
83 ft
·
3 sec
·
Loop Road
14
Arrive at destination
Loop Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 9.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 3 / Elm Street
Turn left onto US 3 / Elm Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Granite Street
Turn right onto Granite Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto Everett Turnpike toward Merrimack, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Merrimack, Nashua
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Merrimack
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Merrimack
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.19 one way
$4.38 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.60 | $5.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.29
Everett Turnpike
(2.4 mi)
$0.17
Everett Turnpike
(1.7 mi)
$0.12
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: 4.8 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 | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
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
Afternoon in Merrimack on Sunday
Local time
12:30 PM
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
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
26m 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?
13.6 mi in 26m — 30% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Everett Turnpike.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on Everett Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 2.4 miles in near US 3 / Elm Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
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 13.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (US 3 / Elm Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (Granite Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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 South Hooksett, NH and Merrimack, NH, road signs point toward Nashua and Airport.
Nashua
6.2 mi in
|
~12m
|
via Everett Turnpike
Airport
8.6 mi in
|
~15m
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 26m. Total distance: 13.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.1 miles on Everett Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.29 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 Merrimack, 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 2.4 miles (US 3 / Elm Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (Granite Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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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