Drive Time
3h 8m
Distance
140.8 mi
227 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
Photo: Max Kladitin
The drive from Merrimack, NH to Berlin, NH covers 140.8 miles and takes about 3h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Daniel Webster Highway, South River Road, Concord for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.54 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.4 miles from Merrimack, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 8m drive with frequent turns across 140.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Merrimack, NH to Berlin, NH is easy. At 3h 8m 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 Berlin, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Webster Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South River Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Concord | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Raymond Wieczorek Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bedford | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Everett Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Styles Bridges Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sen Styles Bridges Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack, NH and Berlin, NH.
Start on Loop Road
Turn straight onto Daniel Webster Highway
Continue on South River Road
Take the ramp right toward Concord, Nashua
Merge slight left onto Raymond Wieczorek Drive
Keep slight right to continue on Bedford, Manchester
Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster
Continue on US Route 3 North
Turn right onto State Route 115
Continue on Owls Head Highway
At the end of the road, turn right onto Presidential Highway
Continue on Gorham Hill Road
Continue on Lancaster Road
Turn sharp left onto Main Street
Continue on Glen Avenue
Keep slight left to continue on Green Street
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
Turn sharp right
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 80 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.4 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berlin, NH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Merrimack, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 140.8 miles and 3h 8m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.4 mi from Merrimack, NH · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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.
The final approach into Berlin, 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 Berlin, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$22.54 one way
$45.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $24.71 | $49.41 |
| premium | $4.83 | $26.76 | $53.53 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $31.28 | $62.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.78 | $6.76 |
| Efficient EV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.32 | $5.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.3 | 0 | $19.71 | $9.01 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Merrimack on Sunday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Berlin on Sunday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
51°F
Peru, NY
70 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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