The drive from Lisbon, NH to Merrimack, NH covers 116 miles and takes about 2h 27m 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 55.4 miles on Styles Bridges Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.67 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
58 miles from Lisbon, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 116 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 27m drive with frequent turns across 116 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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 55.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 302; NH 10 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 116 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 302; NH 10 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 98.5 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 100.4 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 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 302; NH 10 / South Main Street
Turn right onto US 302; NH 10 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
98.5 mi into trip|~2h 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
100.4 mi into trip|~2h 3m 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
108.6 mi into trip|~2h 13m 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
111.8 mi into trip|~2h 18m 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.
On the drive from Lisbon, NH to Merrimack, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua along the way.
Nashua
100.4 mi in|~2h 3m|via I 293
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Styles Bridges Highway
55.4 mi
59m
Everett Turnpike
21.5 mi
27m
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi
17m
Franconia Notch Parkway
7.6 mi
11m
Sugar Hill Road
6.8 mi
12m
Daniel Webster Highway
3.8 mi
8m
South Main Street
2.2 mi
3m
Route 117
1.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 55.4 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lisbon, NH and Merrimack, NH.
1
Start on Depot Street
56 ft·4 sec·Depot Street
2
Turn right onto US 302; NH 10
2.2 mi·3 min·South Main Street
3
Turn right onto NH 117
4.8 mi·8 min·Sugar Hill Road
4
Continue on NH 117
1.3 mi·3 min·Route 117
5
Continue on NH 117
2.0 mi·3 min·Sugar Hill Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto NH 18; NH 116
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
7
Turn left onto NH 116
337 ft·7 sec·Wallace Hill Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
9
Merge onto I 93
4.1 mi·4 min·Styles Bridges Highway
10
Continue on I 93; US 3
7.6 mi·11 min·Franconia Notch Parkway
11
Continue on I 93
51 mi·54 min·Styles Bridges Highway
12
Continue on I 93
15 mi·17 min·Senator Styles Bridges Highway
13
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi·1 min·Styles Bridges Highway
14
Continue on I 93
8.9 mi·10 min·Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi·2 min·Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
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.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto Everett Turnpike
2.4 mi·3 min·Everett Turnpike
Toward Merrimack, Nashua
18
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward Airport
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward Merrimack
20
Turn right onto US 3
0.1 mi·13 sec·South River Road
21
Continue on US 3
3.8 mi·8 min·Daniel Webster Highway
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn slight left onto Loop Road
83 ft·3 sec·Loop Road
23
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 58 miles from Lisbon, NH, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.4 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 26 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58 miles or 1h 15m 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 56m
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 Lisbon, 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 Lisbon, NH
This is one driving day of about 116 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Lisbon, 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 55.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58 mi from Lisbon, NH
· 1h 15m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.67 one way
$37.35 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$20.55
$41.09
premium
$4.86
$22.21
$44.43
diesel
$5.61
$25.61
$51.22
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
$19
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.8
0
$12.18
$5.57
Efficient EV
29
0
$10.15
$4.64
EV Truck/SUV
46.4
0
$16.24
$7.42
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Lisbon, NH
Late night
in Lisbon on Saturday
Local time
1:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Merrimack, NH
Late night
in Merrimack on Saturday
Local time
1:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
34°F
Plymouth, NH
58 mi in
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
3 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
2h 27m 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 Lisbon, NH to Merrimack, NH covers 116 miles and takes about 2h 27m 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 58 miles from Lisbon, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.67 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 is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 116 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 302; NH 10 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 98.5 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 100.4 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Lisbon, NH to Merrimack, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua along the way.
