Origin
Hampstead, NH
Late night in Hampstead on Monday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hampstead, NH to Merrimack, NH
Drive Time
47m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
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6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampstead, NH
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Merrimack, NH
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Hampstead and Merrimack covers 21.2 miles across the Northeast, making it a quick trip you can easily tackle in a single day. You should plan for a duration of about 47 minutes behind the wheel. Because the route relies entirely on local roads like Hampstead Road, Daniel Webster Highway, and Main Street, you won't encounter any highway driving. Budgeting around $3 for fuel is more than enough for this short commute within New Hampshire. Given the modest distance and time commitment, this drive is best suited as a straightforward day trip rather than an overnight excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
10.6 miles from Hampstead, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience. With 0% of the route on highways, you will spend the entire 21.2-mile journey navigating surface streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is just 3.8 miles along Hampstead Road, meaning you will be making frequent adjustments throughout the trip. The road’s personality is defined by its local nature, requiring your full attention as you transition between various secondary roads. It is a practical, functional drive that keeps you off the major transit corridors.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hampstead, NH to Merrimack, NH is easy. At 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hampstead, NH to Merrimack, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Derry Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hampstead Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Derry Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Danforth Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pinkerton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tsienneto Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampstead, NH and Merrimack, NH.
1
Start on West Road
30 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Road
2
Turn left onto Main Street
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto Derry Road
463 ft
·
11 sec
·
Derry Road
4
Continue on Hampstead Road
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Hampstead Road
5
Continue on East Derry Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Derry Road
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Danforth Circle
118 ft
·
3 sec
·
Danforth Circle
7
Exit the rotary onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Main Street
8
Turn left onto Pinkerton Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pinkerton Street
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Tsienneto Road
167 ft
·
10 sec
·
Tsienneto Road
10
Turn right onto Manchester Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Manchester Road
11
Continue on Rockingham Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockingham Road
12
Turn left onto Stonehenge Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Stonehenge Road
13
Continue on Litchfield Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Litchfield Road
14
Turn right onto High Range Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
High Range Road
15
Continue on Harvey Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Harvey Road
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Pettengill Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Pettengill Road
17
Turn left onto Raymond Wieczorek Drive
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Raymond Wieczorek Drive
18
Take the exit slight right toward Merrimack
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Merrimack
19
Turn left onto South River Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
South River Road
20
Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
21
Turn slight left onto Loop Road
82 ft
·
4 sec
·
Loop Road
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 47-minute journey, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to worry about planning for rest stops, as the trip is short enough to complete in one go without breaks. Keep in mind that because the route consists entirely of local roads, traffic patterns on Main Street or the Daniel Webster Highway could impact your total travel time. Focus your fuel planning on the $3 estimate provided, and remember that you won't be dealing with high-speed highway merges. My best advice is to stay alert for frequent turns, as the lack of long highway stretches makes this a more active driving experience than a typical commute.
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 10.6 miles from Hampstead, NH, or about 23m into the drive.
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 21.2 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.6 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Merrimack, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hampstead, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hampstead, NH
This is one driving day of about 21.2 miles and 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hampstead, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.6 mi from Hampstead, NH · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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 21.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.6 miles from Hampstead, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Merrimack, NH
The final approach into Merrimack, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Merrimack, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.39 one way
$6.79 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| premium | $4.83 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Merrimack on Monday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
47m 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 Hampstead, NH to Merrimack, NH covers 21.2 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Derry Road, Hampstead Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.6 miles from Hampstead, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.39 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.
The drive from Hampstead, NH to Merrimack, NH is easy. At 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hampstead, NH to Merrimack, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hampstead, NH to Merrimack, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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