Merrimack, NH Road Trips

Merrimack, NH serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 14 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 47 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Merrimack, NH head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

27

Longest Drive

140.8 mi

Berlin, NH

Quickest Drive

13m

Nashua, NH

Plan Around Merrimack, NH

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Merrimack, NH is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Berlin, NH to Merrimack, NH 140.4 mi · 3h 7m Unity, NH to Merrimack, NH 70.2 mi · 1h 49m Alexandria, NH to Merrimack, NH 66.9 mi · 1h 31m Ashland, NH to Merrimack, NH 64.9 mi · 1h 21m

Continue From Merrimack, NH

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Merrimack, NH to Berlin, NH 140.8 mi · 3h 8m Merrimack, NH to Thornton, NH 79.2 mi · 1h 37m Merrimack, NH to Grantham, NH 68.3 mi · 1h 28m Merrimack, NH to Alexandria, NH 67.2 mi · 1h 33m

Trips from Merrimack, NH

Merrimack, NH to Berlin, NH

140.8 mi 3h 8m

Merrimack, NH to Thornton, NH

79.2 mi 1h 37m

Merrimack, NH to Grantham, NH

68.3 mi 1h 28m

Merrimack, NH to Alexandria, NH

67.2 mi 1h 33m

Merrimack, NH to Gilford, NH

57.7 mi 1h 20m

Merrimack, NH to Andover, NH

50.8 mi 1h 17m

Merrimack, NH to Franklin, NH

47.7 mi 1h 9m

Merrimack, NH to Stratham, NH

41.7 mi 58m

Merrimack, NH to Deerfield, NH

29.7 mi 53m

Merrimack, NH to Hampstead, NH

20.7 mi 46m

Merrimack, NH to Pelham, NH

20.7 mi 30m

Merrimack, NH to Hooksett, NH

18.4 mi 30m

Merrimack, NH to Manchester, NH

11.2 mi 21m

Merrimack, NH to Nashua, NH

7.3 mi 13m

Driving from Merrimack, NH

On average, trips departing from Merrimack, NH run 47 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 7m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 141 miles (3h 8m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Merrimack, NH include Berlin, NH (140.8 mi, 3h 8m), Thornton, NH (79.2 mi, 1h 37m), Grantham, NH (68.3 mi, 1h 28m), Alexandria, NH (67.2 mi, 1h 33m), and Gilford, NH (57.7 mi, 1h 20m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NH currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 47-mile trip from Merrimack, NH, budget about $8 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 14 mapped routes leaving Merrimack, NH and 13 routes heading into Merrimack, NH, covering 27 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 141 miles.

The longest mapped route from Merrimack, NH covers 141 miles and takes approximately 3h 8m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Merrimack, NH runs about 47 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 7m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 47-mile trip from Merrimack, NH costs roughly $8 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Merrimack, NH include Berlin, NH, Thornton, NH, Grantham, NH and Alexandria, NH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.