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 Manchester, NH
Drive Time
21m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
13 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
Spanning just 11.2 miles, the journey from Merrimack to Manchester is a quick, straightforward transit through the heart of New Hampshire. You can easily complete this trip in about 21 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. Given the short duration, you will barely need to budget for fuel, with costs estimated at just $2 for the entire stretch. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. This route is perfect if you are looking for a practical, low-effort connection between these two cities without the need for an overnight stay.
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
5.6 miles from Merrimack, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving experience that transitions between highway transit and local navigation. You will spend about 36% of your time on major roadways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 4 miles on the Everett Turnpike. As you move away from the turnpike, the character of the road shifts toward the more urban settings of the Daniel Webster Highway and Elm Street. Expect a blend of fast-paced highway movement followed by the slower, more controlled pace of local traffic. It is a functional drive that requires you to adapt your driving style as you move from high-speed segments into the city's main thoroughfares.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 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 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.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 11.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
7
9.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward West Manchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 5
Toward West Manchester
6
9.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Granite Street
At end of road, turn right onto Granite Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 3 / Elm Street
Turn left onto US 3 / Elm Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Merrimack, NH and Manchester, NH, road signs point toward Concord, Nashua and Bedford.
Concord
4.2 mi in
|
~9m
Nashua
4.2 mi in
|
~9m
Bedford
4.7 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 4 mi | 5m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Elm Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South River Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Granite Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Raymond Wieczorek Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Loop Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack, NH and Manchester, 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
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Everett Turnpike
8
Take the exit slight right toward West Manchester
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Manchester
9
At the end of the road, turn right onto Granite Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Granite Street
10
Turn left onto Elm Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Elm Street
11
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
12
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Because this drive is only 21 minutes long, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to plan for any stops along the way, allowing you to head straight to your destination without interruption. Since the route utilizes a mix of the Everett Turnpike and local roads like Elm Street, keep an eye on traffic patterns during peak hours when transitioning between the highway and city streets. With fuel costs as low as $2, you can focus your travel budget on your destination rather than the road itself. Use the quick pace of this route to your advantage by planning a full day of activities in Manchester immediately upon arrival.
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 5.6 miles from Merrimack, NH, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4 miles.
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 11.2 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.6 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manchester, 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 11.2 miles and 21m.
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.
The longest stretch is on Everett Turnpike for about 4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.6 mi from Merrimack, NH · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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 11.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.6 miles from Merrimack, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Manchester, NH
The final approach into Manchester, 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 Manchester, 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
$1.79 one way
$3.59 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
| premium | $4.83 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Target - Tesla Supercharger
Hooksett, NH
Tesla
12 DCFC
South Willow Plaza - Tesla Supercharger
Manchester, NH
Tesla
8 DCFC
Simon Merrimack PO (Merrimack, NH)
Merrimack, NH
Electrify America
6 DCFC
AutoFair Honda
Manchester, NH
Blink Network
4 DCFC
AutoFair Hyundai in Manchester
Manchester, NH
Blink Network
4 DCFC
Simon Mall of New Hampshire (Manchester, NH)
Manchester, NH
Electrify America
4 DCFC
1313 Hooksett Rd
Hooksett, NH
SHELL_RECHARGE
4 DCFC
NOURIA BEDFORD 1
Bedford, NH
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 5
Electrify America: 2
Blink Network: 2
Tesla: 2
Non-Networked: 1
SHELL_RECHARGE: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Manchester, NH
Late night in Manchester on Monday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
21m 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 Manchester, NH covers 11.2 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Everett Turnpike, Daniel Webster Highway, Elm Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.6 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 $1.79 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 demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 11.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Merrimack, NH and Manchester, NH, road signs point toward Concord, Nashua and Bedford.
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