Origin
Merrimack, NH
Late night in Merrimack on Friday
Local time
12:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Merrimack, NH to Brookline, NH
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
35m
Distance
17.8 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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Brookline, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Merrimack, NH to Brookline, NH covers 17.8 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broad Street, Everett Turnpike, Proctor Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.4 miles on Broad Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 17.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 17.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broad Street is the longest continuous segment at about 5.4 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 around 0.2 miles in near US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 17.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (Amherst Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (Executive Park Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway
Navigation decision point
6
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Amherst Road
Turn right onto Amherst Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Executive Park Drive
Turn right onto Executive Park Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward NH 130: Hollis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 6
Toward NH 130: Hollis
7
7.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NH 130 West: Hollis, Brookline
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NH 130 West: Hollis, Brookline
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 Merrimack, NH to Brookline, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Everett Turnpike South along the way.
Everett Turnpike South
2.2 mi in
|
~5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Street | 5.4 mi | 12m |
| Everett Turnpike | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Proctor Hill Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Pepperell Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Ash Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Milford Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Broad Street
— 5.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack, NH and Brookline, NH.
1
Start on Loop Road
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Loop Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 3
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
3
Turn right onto Greeley Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Greeley Street
4
Continue on Continental Boulevard
397 ft
·
11 sec
·
Continental Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Amherst Road
253 ft
·
10 sec
·
Amherst Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto Executive Park Drive
51 ft
·
2 sec
·
Executive Park Drive
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Everett Turnpike South
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge onto Everett Turnpike
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Everett Turnpike
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 6
Toward NH 130: Hollis
11
Keep slight right at fork
329 ft
·
10 sec
Toward NH 130 West: Hollis, Brookline
12
Turn straight onto NH 130
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto NH 130
94 ft
·
2 sec
·
Broad Street
14
Continue on NH 130
3.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Broad Street
15
Turn right onto NH 130
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ash Street
16
Continue on NH 130
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Proctor Hill Road
17
Continue on NH 130
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Pepperell Road
18
Continue on NH 130
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Main Street
19
Turn slight right onto Old Milford Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Old Milford Road
20
Turn right onto Steam Mill Hill Road
67 ft
·
8 sec
·
Steam Mill Hill Road
21
Arrive at destination
Steam Mill Hill Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.87 one way
$5.73 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.15 | $6.31 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.28
Everett Turnpike
(4.1 mi)
$0.28
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Brookline, NH
Late night in Brookline on Friday
Local time
12:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
23 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
35m 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 Brookline, NH covers 17.8 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broad Street, Everett Turnpike, Proctor Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.9 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 $2.87 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 17.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (Amherst Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (Executive Park Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Merrimack, NH to Brookline, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Everett Turnpike South along the way.
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