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 Stratham, NH
Drive Time
58m
Distance
41.7 mi
67 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
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6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Merrimack, NH to Stratham, NH covers 41.7 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 101, I 293, Daniel Webster Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
20.9 miles from Merrimack, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 58m highway drive covering 41.7 miles, with most of the trip on NH 101 and I 293. The longest continuous stretch is about 27 miles on NH 101.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NH 101 is the longest continuous segment at about 27 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and I 293. 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
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 41.7 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 12 miles (NH 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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
12 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
NH 101
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101 toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
8
39 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward NH 108: Stratham, Exeter
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward NH 108: Stratham, Exeter
6
39.3 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Merrimack, NH and Stratham, NH, road signs point toward Concord, Nashua, Bedford, Manchester, Portsmouth and Seacoast - among others.
Concord
4.2 mi in
|
~9m
Nashua
4.2 mi in
|
~9m
Bedford
4.7 mi in
|
~10m
Manchester
4.7 mi in
|
~10m
Portsmouth
6.8 mi in
|
~13m
Seacoast
12 mi in
|
~21m
|
via NH 101
Exeter
39 mi in
|
~52m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 27 mi | 31m |
| I 293 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Portsmouth Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Everett Turnpike | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| South River Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Raymond Wieczorek Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Loop Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 27 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack, NH and Stratham, 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
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Everett Turnpike
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 293 South, NH 101 East: Exeter, Portsmouth
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 293 South, NH 101 East: Exeter, Portsmouth
9
Merge slight left
4.6 mi
·
6 min
10
Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
27 mi
·
31 min
·
NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
11
Take the exit slight right toward NH 108: Stratham, Exeter
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
NH 108: Stratham, Exeter
12
Keep slight left
486 ft
·
14 sec
13
Turn straight onto Portsmouth Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Portsmouth Avenue
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stratham Traffic Circle
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Stratham Traffic Circle
15
Exit the rotary onto Portsmouth Avenue
495 ft
·
10 sec
·
Portsmouth Avenue
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 20.9 miles from Merrimack, NH, or about 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27 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 41.7 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.9 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stratham, 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 41.7 miles and 58m.
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 NH 101 for about 27 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.9 mi from Merrimack, NH · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Merrimack, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Stratham, NH
The final approach into Stratham, 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 Stratham, 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
$6.68 one way
$13.35 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
| premium | $4.83 | $7.93 | $15.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.26 | $18.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Stratham, NH
Late night in Stratham on Monday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m 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 Stratham, NH covers 41.7 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101, I 293, Daniel Webster Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.9 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 $6.68 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 14 significant decision points across 41.7 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 12 miles (NH 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Merrimack, NH and Stratham, NH, road signs point toward Concord, Nashua, Bedford, Manchester, Portsmouth and Seacoast - among others.
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