The drive from Lincoln, NH to Merrimack, NH covers 90.2 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike, Senator Styles Bridges Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.9 miles on Styles Bridges Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.52 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.
Midpoint
45.1 miles from Lincoln, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 90.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 49m drive with frequent turns across 90.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Styles Bridges Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 46.9 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 90.2 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 72.7 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.7 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.1 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
72.7 mi into trip|~1h 22m 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
74.7 mi into trip|~1h 25m 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
82.8 mi into trip|~1h 35m 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
86.1 mi into trip|~1h 40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Merrimack
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Merrimack
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lincoln, NH and Merrimack, NH, road signs point toward Nashua and Airport.
Nashua
74.7 mi in|~1h 25m|via I 293
Airport
85.2 mi in|~1h 39m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Styles Bridges Highway
46.9 mi
50m
Everett Turnpike
21.5 mi
27m
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi
17m
Daniel Webster Highway
3.8 mi
8m
Main Street
0.7 mi
1m
Kancamagus Highway
0.4 mi
1m
South River Road
0.1 mi
<1m
Church Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 46.9 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, NH and Merrimack, NH.
1
Start on Church Street
0.1 mi·29 sec·Church Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto NH 112
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
3
Continue on NH 112
0.4 mi·1 min·Kancamagus Highway
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·47 sec
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 93
46 mi·49 min·Styles Bridges Highway
6
Continue on I 93
15 mi·17 min·Senator Styles Bridges Highway
7
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi·1 min·Styles Bridges Highway
8
Continue on I 93
8.9 mi·10 min·Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi·2 min·Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293
8.2 mi·10 min·Everett Turnpike
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, NashuaUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Everett Turnpike
2.4 mi·3 min·Everett Turnpike
Toward Merrimack, Nashua
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
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 45.1 miles from Lincoln, NH, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.9 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 20 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.1 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
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 Lincoln, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lincoln, NH
This is one driving day of about 90.2 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Lincoln, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 46.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.1 mi from Lincoln, NH
· 50m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.52 one way
$29.04 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$15.98
$31.95
premium
$4.86
$17.27
$34.55
diesel
$5.61
$19.92
$39.83
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.1
0
$9.47
$4.33
Efficient EV
22.6
0
$7.89
$3.61
EV Truck/SUV
36.1
0
$12.63
$5.77
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Lincoln, NH
Evening
in Lincoln on Friday
Local time
7:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Merrimack, NH
Evening
in Merrimack on Friday
Local time
7:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 49m 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 Lincoln, NH to Merrimack, NH covers 90.2 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike, Senator Styles Bridges Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.1 miles from Lincoln, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.52 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 90.2 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 72.7 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.7 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lincoln, NH and Merrimack, NH, road signs point toward Nashua and Airport.
