Origin
Atkinson, NH
Night in Atkinson on Thursday
Local time
11:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atkinson, NH to Merrimack, NH
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
51m
Distance
28.7 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atkinson, NH
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Merrimack, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Atkinson, NH to Merrimack, NH covers 28.7 miles and takes about 51m 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, State Route 111, Daniel Webster Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.7 miles on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 28.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 28.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 2.5 miles in near NH 111 / State Route 111.
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 12 decision points packed into just 28.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (NH 111 / State Route 111): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
NH 111 / State Route 111
Turn left onto NH 111 / State Route 111
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
9.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 93 North
5
9.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Merge onto I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
20.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Page Road
Turn left onto Page Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
24.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward Merrimack
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Merrimack
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| State Route 111 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Rockingham Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Salem Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Pettengill Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Grenier Field Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
— 7.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atkinson, NH and Merrimack, NH.
1
Start on Leroy Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Leroy Avenue
2
Turn right onto NH 121
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on NH 121
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Stage Road
4
Turn left onto NH 111
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 111
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on NH 111
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on NH 111
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Range Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on NH 111
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Indian Rock Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 North
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 93
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 5
Toward NH 28: North Londonderry
12
Keep slight left at fork
282 ft
·
8 sec
13
Turn left onto NH 28
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Rockingham Road
14
Turn left onto Page Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Page Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on Grenier Field Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grenier Field Road
16
Turn left onto Webster Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Webster Road
17
Turn left onto Harvey Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harvey Road
18
Continue on Pettengill Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Pettengill Road
19
Turn left onto Raymond Wieczorek Drive
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Raymond Wieczorek Drive
Use the left lane.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward Merrimack
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn left onto US 3
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
South River Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Continue on US 3
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn slight left onto Loop Road
83 ft
·
3 sec
·
Loop Road
24
Arrive at destination
Loop Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.62 one way
$9.24 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.50 | $10.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Night in Merrimack on Thursday
Local time
11:13 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
51m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Atkinson, NH to Merrimack, NH covers 28.7 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway, State Route 111, Daniel Webster Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.3 miles from Atkinson, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.62 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 28.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (NH 111 / State Route 111): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Atkinson, NH to Merrimack, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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