Origin
Merrimack, NH
Late night in Merrimack on Saturday
Local time
4:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Merrimack, NH to Atkinson, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
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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Atkinson, NH
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Trip Overview
Merrimack, NH to Atkinson, NH is 28.2 miles and takes about 50m via Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway and State Route 111, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within New Hampshire, offering a straightforward local drive. With a short distance and minimal highway time, this route is ideal for a quick excursion or a simple point-to-point journey. You'll find it practical for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays and a modest fuel expense.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 28.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 28.2-mile journey, with only about 15% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.4 miles on the Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway. The majority of your drive will involve navigating local roads, including State Route 111 and Daniel Webster Highway, which means you'll be making frequent turns and adjustments. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; rather, it's a more engaged driving experience through familiar New Hampshire terrain.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 28.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (NH 28 / Rockingham Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward Airport
Navigation decision point
Toward Airport
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
NH 28 / Rockingham Road
Turn right onto NH 28 / Rockingham Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 93 South
8
17.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem
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 3
Toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem
6
25.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
NH 121 / Stage Road
Turn right onto NH 121 / Stage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Atkinson, NH, road signs point toward Airport and Salem.
Airport
3.9 mi in
|
~8m
Salem
17.9 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| State Route 111 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Rockingham Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Salem Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Pettengill Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Grenier Field Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
— 7.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack, NH and Atkinson, 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
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
South River Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Airport
5
Merge 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
Continue on Harvey Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harvey Road
8
Turn right onto Webster Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Webster Road
9
Turn right onto Grenier Field Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grenier Field Road
10
Continue on Page Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Page Road
11
Turn right onto NH 28
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Rockingham Road
12
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 South
13
Merge onto I 93
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
14
Continue on I 93
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
15
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3
Toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto NH 111
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Indian Rock Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on NH 111
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Range Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Continue on NH 111
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on NH 111
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 111
20
Turn right onto NH 121
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Stage Road
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on NH 121
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
22
Turn left onto Leroy Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Leroy Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Leroy Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.54 one way
$9.08 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.99 | $9.99 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Atkinson, NH
Late night in Atkinson on Saturday
Local time
4:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
50m 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 Atkinson, NH covers 28.2 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway, State Route 111, Daniel Webster Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.1 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 $4.54 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 28.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (NH 28 / Rockingham Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Between Merrimack, NH and Atkinson, NH, road signs point toward Airport and Salem.
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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