Origin
Merrimack, NH
Afternoon in Merrimack on Thursday
Local time
3:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Merrimack, NH to Belmont, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
50.9 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
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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Belmont, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Merrimack, NH to Belmont, NH covers 50.9 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Everett Turnpike, Styles Bridges Highway, Daniel Webster Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.4 miles on Everett Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 50.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Merrimack, NH to Belmont, NH covers 50.9 miles and takes about 1h 9m, 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 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Everett Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 21.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 4.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.8 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
4.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward Concord, Nashua
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Concord, Nashua
6
4.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Bedford, Manchester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Bedford, Manchester
4
16.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
45.6 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward US 3, NH 11, NH 132, NH 140: Laconia, Tilton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 20
Toward US 3, NH 11, NH 132, NH 140: Laconia, Ti...
6
45.9 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Merrimack, NH and Belmont, NH, road signs point toward Concord, Nashua, Bedford, Manchester and Tilton.
Concord
4.2 mi in
|
~9m
Nashua
4.2 mi in
|
~9m
Bedford
4.7 mi in
|
~10m
Manchester
4.7 mi in
|
~10m
Tilton
45.6 mi in
|
~1h
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 21.4 mi | 26m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 18 mi | 20m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Depot Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Tilton Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Sen Styles Bridges Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| South River Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 21.4 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack, NH and Belmont, NH.
1
Start on Loop Road
83 ft
·
5 sec
·
Loop Road
2
Turn straight onto US 3
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 3
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
South River Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward Concord, Nashua
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto Raymond Wieczorek Drive
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Raymond Wieczorek Drive
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward Bedford, Manchester
7
Merge onto Everett Turnpike
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Everett Turnpike
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Everett Turnpike
9
Continue on I 93
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
10
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
11
Continue on I 93
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 20
Toward US 3, NH 11, NH 132, NH 140: Laconia, Tilton
13
Keep slight left at fork
190 ft
·
6 sec
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on NH 140
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Tilton Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on NH 140
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Depot Street
16
Continue on NH 140
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
NH 140
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.4 mi from Merrimack, NH · 37m 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 11 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 Belmont, NH
The final approach into Belmont, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.19 one way
$16.39 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.02 | $18.03 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.75 | $19.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.50
Everett Turnpike
(11.2 mi)
$0.79
Everett Turnpike
(10.2 mi)
$0.71
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.34 | $2.44 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
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
Belmont, NH
Afternoon in Belmont on Thursday
Local time
3:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
37°F
Bow, NH
25 mi in
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 9m 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 Belmont, NH covers 50.9 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Everett Turnpike, Styles Bridges Highway, Daniel Webster Highway. 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 $8.19 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 50.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 4.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.8 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Merrimack, NH and Belmont, NH, road signs point toward Concord, Nashua, Bedford, Manchester and Tilton.
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