Origin
Merrimack, NH
Late night in Merrimack on Monday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Merrimack, NH to Hampstead, NH
Drive Time
46m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
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6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Hampstead, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Merrimack to Hampstead, you are looking at a straightforward 20.7-mile journey through the heart of New Hampshire. Expect to spend about 46 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Hampstead Road, the Daniel Webster Highway, and Main Street as you transition through the Northeast region. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly economical route to manage. Because the entire drive is contained within the state, you won't face any complex regional shifts, allowing you to keep your focus on the local roads ahead.
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
10.4 miles from Merrimack, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Forget about monotonous interstate cruising; this route is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention. You won't be spending any time on high-speed highways, as the route is comprised entirely of local roads. You will find that the longest uninterrupted stretch you encounter is a 3.8-mile segment on Hampstead Road. Because the path relies on frequent turns, the pace remains steady rather than fast. Navigating these local thoroughfares provides a grounded, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the surrounding landscape from start to finish.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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.
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 Hampstead, NH is easy. At 46m 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 Hampstead, 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 |
| Airport | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Raymond Wieczorek Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pettengill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harvey Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| High Range Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Litchfield Road | 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 Hampstead, 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
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
South River Road
4
Take the ramp right toward Airport
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Airport
5
Merge slight left onto Raymond Wieczorek Drive
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Raymond Wieczorek Drive
6
Turn right onto Pettengill Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Pettengill Road
7
Turn right onto Harvey Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Harvey Road
8
Continue on High Range Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
High Range Road
9
Turn left onto Litchfield Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Litchfield Road
10
Continue on Stonehenge Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Stonehenge Road
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto Rockingham Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockingham Road
12
Continue on Manchester Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Manchester Road
13
Turn sharp left onto Tsienneto Road
446 ft
·
26 sec
·
Tsienneto Road
14
Turn right onto Pinkerton Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pinkerton Street
15
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Main Street
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Danforth Circle
194 ft
·
4 sec
·
Danforth Circle
17
Exit the rotary onto East Derry Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Derry Road
18
Continue on Hampstead Road
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Hampstead Road
19
Continue on Derry Road
463 ft
·
16 sec
·
Derry Road
20
Turn right onto Main Street
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
21
Turn right onto West Road
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Road
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 46-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to depart whenever it best suits your day. You won't need to plan for any formal stops, as the distance is short enough to drive straight through without fatigue. Keep in mind that because the route is entirely local, your speed will be dictated by local traffic patterns rather than highway limits. Make sure your vehicle is prepared for a drive that features constant maneuvering rather than long, straight stretches. A helpful tip is to confirm your turn-by-turn navigation before leaving, as the reliance on local roads means you will be making frequent transitions between different street names.
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 10.4 miles from Merrimack, NH, or about 23m 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 20.7 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.4 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hampstead, 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 20.7 miles and 46m.
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 10.4 mi from Merrimack, NH · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 20.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.4 miles from Merrimack, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hampstead, NH
The final approach into Hampstead, 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 Hampstead, 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
$3.31 one way
$6.63 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| premium | $4.83 | $3.93 | $7.87 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Hampstead, NH
Late night in Hampstead on Monday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
1 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
46m 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 Hampstead, NH covers 20.7 miles and takes about 46m 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, Airport. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.4 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 $3.31 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 Hampstead, NH is easy. At 46m 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 Hampstead, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Merrimack, NH to Hampstead, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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