Origin
Danville, NH
Night in Danville on Wednesday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danville, NH to Merrimack, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
54m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Danville, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Merrimack, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Danville, NH to Merrimack, NH covers 23.5 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hampstead Road, Daniel Webster Highway, Little Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.8 miles on Hampstead Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
11.8 miles from Danville, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 23.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hampstead Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Colby Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.5 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Colby Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (NH 28 Bypass / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.4 miles (Raymond Wieczorek Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Colby Road
Turn left onto Colby Road
Navigation decision point
6
10.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
NH 28 Bypass / North Main Street
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass / North Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
18.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Raymond Wieczorek Drive
Turn left onto Raymond Wieczorek Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
18.9 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
4
19.4 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
US 3 / South River Road
Turn left onto US 3 / South River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hampstead Road | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Little Mill Road | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Stonehenge Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Litchfield Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Colby Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Depot Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| East Derry Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Hampstead Road
— 3.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville, NH and Merrimack, NH.
1
Start on this road
165 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Colby Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Colby Road
3
Continue on Hawkewood Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hawkewood Road
4
Turn right onto NH 121A
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn left onto Little Mill Road
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Little Mill Road
6
Turn right onto Hampstead Road
42 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hampstead Road
7
Turn left onto Depot Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Depot Road
8
Continue on Derry Road
461 ft
·
11 sec
·
Derry Road
9
Continue on Hampstead Road
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Hampstead Road
10
Continue on East Derry Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Derry Road
11
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass
119 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Main Street
12
Continue on NH 28 Bypass
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Main Street
13
Turn left onto Pinkerton Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pinkerton Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto Tsienneto Road
169 ft
·
9 sec
·
Tsienneto Road
15
Turn right onto NH 28
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Manchester Road
16
Continue on NH 28
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockingham Road
17
Turn left onto Stonehenge Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Stonehenge Road
18
Continue on Litchfield Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Litchfield Road
19
Turn right onto High Range Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
High Range Road
20
Continue on Harvey Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Harvey Road
21
At end of road, turn left onto Pettengill Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Pettengill Road
22
Turn left onto Raymond Wieczorek Drive
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Raymond Wieczorek Drive
Use the left lane.
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward Merrimack
Use the slight right lane.
24
Turn left onto US 3
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
South River Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
25
Continue on US 3
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
Use the straight lane.
26
Turn slight left onto Loop Road
83 ft
·
3 sec
·
Loop Road
27
Arrive at destination
Loop Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 11.8 miles from Danville, NH, or about 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 23.5 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.8 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Merrimack, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Danville, NH.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Danville, NH
This is one driving day of about 23.5 miles and 54m.
At 23.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Hampstead Road for about 3.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.8 mi from Danville, NH · 28m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 23.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.8 miles from Danville, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Merrimack, NH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Merrimack, NH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.78 one way
$7.57 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 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 | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
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
Night in Merrimack on Wednesday
Local time
11:00 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
54m 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 Danville, NH to Merrimack, NH covers 23.5 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hampstead Road, Daniel Webster Highway, Little Mill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.8 miles from Danville, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.78 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.5 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Colby Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (NH 28 Bypass / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.4 miles (Raymond Wieczorek Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Danville, NH to Merrimack, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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