Origin
Merrimack, NH
Late night in Merrimack on Monday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Merrimack, NH to Andover, NH
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
50.8 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
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6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion within New Hampshire, the 50.8-mile journey from Merrimack to Andover is an ideal candidate for a simple day trip. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 17 minutes behind the wheel, making this a very manageable drive for a single afternoon. With a fuel budget of approximately $8, it is a highly economical route that won't strain your wallet. The path primarily utilizes the Everett Turnpike, Styles Bridges Highway, and Old Turnpike Road to navigate through the Northeast region. Because the duration is quite short, there is no need to split this into an overnight journey; you can easily complete the round trip in one go. Whether you are heading north for business or personal errands, this straightforward transit offers a reliable connection between these two points.
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
25.4 miles from Merrimack, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip features a mixed driving profile that keeps the experience varied as you transition between road types. You will spend about 54% of your time on highways, providing a balanced blend of higher-speed travel and local road navigation. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 21.4-mile stretch along the Everett Turnpike, which allows for steady progress before you transition onto secondary roads. As you move away from the main turnpike, the character of the drive shifts, requiring you to adapt to different traffic flows and road layouts. Expect a functional drive that trades monotony for a gradual change in scenery as you move through the state.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Daniel Webster Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
633 ft
151 ft
Total Climb
675 ft
Total Descent
199 ft
Highest Point
633 ft
~47.2 mi in
Elevation Range
482 ft
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 Merrimack, NH to Andover, NH is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Merrimack, NH to Andover, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Webster Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South River Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Concord | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Raymond Wieczorek Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bedford | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Everett Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Styles Bridges Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 4 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Daniel Webster Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack, NH and Andover, NH.
1
Start on Loop Road
82 ft
·
6 sec
·
Loop Road
2
Turn straight onto Daniel Webster Highway
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
3
Continue on South River Road
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South River Road
4
Take the ramp right toward Concord, Nashua
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Concord, Nashua
5
Merge slight left onto Raymond Wieczorek Drive
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Raymond Wieczorek Drive
6
Keep slight right to continue on Bedford, Manchester
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bedford, Manchester
7
Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Everett Turnpike
8
Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Everett Turnpike
9
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
King Street
12
Exit the roundabout onto King Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
King Street
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward King Street
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
King Street
14
Exit the roundabout onto King Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
King Street
15
Keep slight left to continue on High Street
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
High Street
16
Continue on Old Turnpike Road
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
17
Continue on Salisbury Highway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Salisbury Highway
18
Continue on Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
19
Turn right onto North Street
115 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule, but leaving during off-peak hours can help you maintain a smoother pace. You won't need to worry about planning formal stops given the 1-hour and 17-minute duration, so simply ensure your tank is topped off to cover the $8 fuel estimate before you head out. Stay alert when transitioning from the Everett Turnpike onto the smaller highways, as the road conditions will change quickly. Because there are zero scheduled stops in this itinerary, keep a thermos of coffee or your favorite snacks in the car to stay refreshed. Use this direct route to your advantage by focusing on a consistent pace, allowing you to reach Andover efficiently without the stress of a long-haul 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 25.4 miles from Merrimack, NH, or about 38m 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 50.8 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.4 miles or 38m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Andover, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Merrimack, 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 Merrimack, NH
This is one driving day of about 50.8 miles and 1h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Merrimack, 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 25.4 mi from Merrimack, NH · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 50.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Merrimack, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Andover, NH
The final approach into Andover, 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 Andover, 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
$8.13 one way
$16.26 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $8.91 | $17.83 |
| premium | $4.83 | $9.66 | $19.31 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.29 | $22.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Andover, NH
Late night in Andover on Monday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
2 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
1h 17m 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 Andover, NH covers 50.8 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Daniel Webster Highway, South River Road, Concord. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.4 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 $8.13 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 Merrimack, NH to Andover, NH is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Merrimack, NH to Andover, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Merrimack, NH to Andover, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 151 ft to 633 ft elevation with about 675 ft of total climbing.
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