Origin
Merrimack, NH
Night in Merrimack on Friday
Local time
11:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Merrimack, NH to Fitzwilliam, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
45.7 mi
74 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
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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Fitzwilliam, NH
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
The drive from Merrimack, NH to Fitzwilliam, NH covers 45.7 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gibbons Highway, NH Route 119, NH 101 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.3 miles on Gibbons Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 45.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 20m drive with frequent turns across 45.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gibbons Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway.
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 1h 20m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Navigation decision point; at 30.1 miles (US 202 / Grove Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.2 miles (US 202; NH 124 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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
30.1 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
US 202 / Grove Street
Turn left onto US 202 / Grove Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
36.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
US 202; NH 124 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 202; NH 124 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
36.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
US 202 / River Street
Turn left onto US 202 / River Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
40.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
NH 119 / NH Route 119
Turn right onto NH 119 / NH Route 119
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gibbons Highway | 9.3 mi | 14m |
| NH Route 119 | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| NH 101 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Milford Road | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| Wilton Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Continental Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Jaffrey Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Peterborough Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Gibbons Highway
— 9.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack, NH and Fitzwilliam, 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
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Continental Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Turn right onto NH 101A
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Milford Road
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
7
Merge onto NH 101
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
NH 101
8
Turn left onto NH 101
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Elm Street
9
Continue on NH 101
9.3 mi
·
14 min
·
Gibbons Highway
10
Continue on NH 101
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Wilton Road
11
Turn left onto US 202
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Grove Street
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on US 202
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Jaffrey Road
13
Continue on US 202
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Peterborough Street
14
Turn right onto US 202; NH 124
353 ft
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto US 202
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
River Street
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on US 202
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 202
17
Turn right onto NH 119
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
NH Route 119
Use the right lane.
18
Arrive at destination
NH 119
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.9 mi from Merrimack, NH · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Merrimack, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fitzwilliam, NH
The final approach into Fitzwilliam, 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
$7.36 one way
$14.71 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.09 | $16.19 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Fitzwilliam, NH
Night in Fitzwilliam on Friday
Local time
11:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
28°F
Greenville, NH
23 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
13 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 20m 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 Fitzwilliam, NH covers 45.7 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gibbons Highway, NH Route 119, NH 101. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.9 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 $7.36 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 1h 20m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Navigation decision point; at 30.1 miles (US 202 / Grove Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.2 miles (US 202; NH 124 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Merrimack, NH to Fitzwilliam, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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