Origin
Boscawen, NH
Afternoon in Boscawen on Saturday
Local time
2:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boscawen, NH to Merrimack, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
36.1 mi
58 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
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.
Boscawen, NH
James Mirakian
Merrimack, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Boscawen, NH to Merrimack, NH covers 36.1 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Everett Turnpike, US 4, Daniel Webster Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.5 miles on Everett Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 21.5 mi | 27m |
| US 4 | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| King Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Old Boyce Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South River Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| The Acre | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 21.5 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boscawen, NH and Merrimack, NH.
1
Start on The Acre
113 ft
·
6 sec
·
The Acre
2
Turn right onto US 3; US 4
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
King Street
3
Keep slight left at fork onto US 4
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
King Street
4
Enter roundabout onto US 4
129 ft
·
1 sec
·
King Street
5
Continue on US 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
King Street
6
Enter roundabout onto US 4
136 ft
·
2 sec
·
Old Boyce Road
7
Continue on US 4
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Old Boyce Road
8
Take the ramp onto US 4
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 4
Toward I 93 South
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
10
Continue on I 93
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto Everett Turnpike
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Toward Merrimack, Nashua
14
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward Airport
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Merrimack
16
Turn right onto US 3
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
South River Road
17
Continue on US 3
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn slight left onto Loop Road
83 ft
·
3 sec
·
Loop Road
19
Arrive at destination
Loop Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Boscawen, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 31.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 4
Take the ramp onto US 4 toward I 93 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 93 South
6
18.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
20.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 293 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293 / Everett Turnpike toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
6
28.7 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
31.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Merrimack
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Merrimack
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.81 one way
$11.62 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.39 | $12.79 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.91 | $13.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.50
Everett Turnpike
(10.9 mi)
$0.76
Everett Turnpike
(8.2 mi)
$0.57
Everett Turnpike
(2.4 mi)
$0.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Saturday
Local time
2:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
38°F
Manchester, NH
18 mi in
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
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m 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?
36.1 mi in 52m, mostly highway — 21.5 mi of that is on Everett Turnpike.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.5 mi on Everett Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and US 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near US 4.
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 11 decision points packed into just 36.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (US 4): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.5 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Boscawen, NH and Merrimack, NH, road signs point toward Nashua and Airport.
Nashua
20.5 mi in
|
~27m
|
via I 293
Airport
31.1 mi in
|
~41m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 36.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.5 miles on Everett Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.50 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 3.1 miles (US 4): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.5 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Trip.ovh 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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