Origin
Candia, NH
Afternoon in Candia on Saturday
Local time
1:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Candia, 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
36m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Candia, NH
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Merrimack, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Candia, NH to Merrimack, NH covers 22.5 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 101, Daniel Webster Highway, Everett Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.6 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 11.6 mi | 14m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Everett Turnpike | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Old Candia Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Deerfield Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Old Deerfield Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South River Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 11.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Candia, NH and Merrimack, NH.
1
Start on Old Deerfield Road
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Old Deerfield Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto NH 43
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Deerfield Road
3
Continue on NH 43
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn straight onto NH 43
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Candia Road
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
7
Merge onto NH 101
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
NH 101
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NH 101
Toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 101
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
NH 101
Toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward Everett Turnpike South: Merrimack, Nashua, Manchester Airport
11
Merge onto Everett Turnpike
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward Airport
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Merrimack
14
Turn right onto US 3
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
South River Road
15
Continue on US 3
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn slight left onto Loop Road
83 ft
·
3 sec
·
Loop Road
17
Arrive at destination
Loop Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 15.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 43 / Deerfield Road
At end of road, turn left onto NH 43 / Deerfield Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
NH 101
Merge onto NH 101
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
NH 101
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101 toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Air...
6
14.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
NH 101
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 101 toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
5
15.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Everett Turnpike South: Merrimack, Nashua, Manchester Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Everett Turnpike South: Merrimack, Nashu...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.62 one way
$7.24 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.99 | $7.97 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.13
Everett Turnpike
(1.9 mi)
$0.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
1:45 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
22 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
36m 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?
22.5 mi in 36m — 60% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: NH 101.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.6 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 0.3 miles in near NH 43 / Deerfield Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 22.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (NH 43 / Deerfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (NH 101): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (NH 101): 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 Candia, NH and Merrimack, NH, road signs point toward Manchester, Bedford, Nashua, Everett Turnpike South: Merrimack, Manchester Airport and Airport.
Manchester
11.4 mi in
|
~16m
|
via NH 101
Bedford
11.4 mi in
|
~16m
|
via NH 101
Nashua
14.7 mi in
|
~21m
|
via NH 101
Everett Turnpike South: Merrimack
15.2 mi in
|
~22m
Manchester Airport
15.2 mi in
|
~22m
Airport
17.5 mi in
|
~25m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 22.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.6 miles on NH 101. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.13 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 0.3 miles (NH 43 / Deerfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (NH 101): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (NH 101): 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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