Origin
Merrimack, NH
Afternoon in Merrimack on Thursday
Local time
4:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Merrimack, NH to Ashland, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
64.7 mi
104 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
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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Ashland, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Merrimack, NH to Ashland, NH covers 64.7 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike, Daniel Webster Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.2 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 64.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Merrimack, NH to Ashland, NH covers 64.7 miles and takes about 1h 22m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Styles Bridges Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 36.2 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.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 16.8 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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
4
16.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
63.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward US 3, NH 25: Ashland, Holderness
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 24
Toward US 3, NH 25: Ashland, Holderness
5
64 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Merrimack, NH and Ashland, NH, road signs point toward Concord, Nashua, Bedford and Manchester.
Concord
4.2 mi in
|
~9m
Nashua
4.2 mi in
|
~9m
Bedford
4.7 mi in
|
~10m
Manchester
4.7 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 36.2 mi | 39m |
| Everett Turnpike | 21.4 mi | 26m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Sen Styles Bridges Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South River Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Raymond Wieczorek Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Loop Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 36.2 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack, NH and Ashland, NH.
1
Start on Loop Road
83 ft
·
5 sec
·
Loop Road
2
Turn straight onto US 3
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 3
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
South River Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward Concord, Nashua
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto Raymond Wieczorek Drive
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Raymond Wieczorek Drive
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward Bedford, Manchester
7
Merge onto Everett Turnpike
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Everett Turnpike
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Everett Turnpike
9
Continue on I 93
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
10
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
11
Continue on I 93
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 24
Toward US 3, NH 25: Ashland, Holderness
13
Keep slight right at fork
283 ft
·
6 sec
14
Turn slight right onto US 3; NH 25
386 ft
·
9 sec
·
Daniel Webster Highway
15
Continue on US 3; NH 25
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
16
Continue on NH 132
129 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
NH 132
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.4 mi from Merrimack, NH · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.4 miles from Merrimack, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ashland, NH
The final approach into Ashland, 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
$10.42 one way
$20.83 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.46 | $22.92 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.39 | $24.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.28 | $28.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.50
Everett Turnpike
(11.2 mi)
$0.79
Everett Turnpike
(10.2 mi)
$0.71
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$2
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.11 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.06 | $4.14 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Ashland, NH
Afternoon in Ashland on Thursday
Local time
4:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
12 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 22m 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 Ashland, NH covers 64.7 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike, Daniel Webster Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.4 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 $10.42 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 16.8 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Merrimack, NH and Ashland, NH, road signs point toward Concord, Nashua, Bedford and Manchester.
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