Origin
Merrimack, NH
Evening in Merrimack on Thursday
Local time
5:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Merrimack, NH to Amherst, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
21m
Distance
9.9 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Merrimack, NH
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Amherst, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Merrimack, NH to Amherst, NH covers 9.9 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Baboosic Lake Road, NH 101, Amherst Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.2 miles on Baboosic Lake Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 9.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Merrimack, NH to Amherst, NH covers 9.9 miles and takes about 21m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Baboosic Lake Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Baboosic Lake Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Baboosic Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (NH 101): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Baboosic Lake Road
Turn left onto Baboosic Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
5.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
NH 101
Turn left onto NH 101
Navigation decision point
4
9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward NH 122: Amherst
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward NH 122: Amherst
6
9.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NH 122 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NH 122 South
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baboosic Lake Road | 5.2 mi | 12m |
| NH 101 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Amherst Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Camp Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Loop Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baboosic Lake Road
— 5.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack, NH and Amherst, NH.
1
Start on Loop Road
83 ft
·
5 sec
·
Loop Road
2
Turn straight onto US 3
497 ft
·
20 sec
·
Daniel Webster Highway
3
Turn left onto Baboosic Lake Road
5.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Baboosic Lake Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Camp Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Camp Road
5
Turn left onto NH 101
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NH 101
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward NH 122: Amherst
7
Keep slight right at fork
199 ft
·
6 sec
Toward NH 122 South
8
Turn slight right onto NH 122
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Amherst Street
9
Arrive at destination
NH 122
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.59 one way
$3.19 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.75 | $3.51 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.90 | $3.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Amherst, NH
Evening in Amherst on Thursday
Local time
5:25 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
21m 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 Merrimack, NH to Amherst, NH covers 9.9 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baboosic Lake Road, NH 101, Amherst Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5 miles from Merrimack, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.59 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 straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Baboosic Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (NH 101): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Merrimack, NH to Amherst, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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