Origin
Merrimack, NH
Afternoon in Merrimack on Thursday
Local time
1:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Merrimack, NH to New Ipswich, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
55m
Distance
28.7 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
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 New Ipswich, NH covers 28.7 miles and takes about 55m 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, Greeley Street, Continental Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 28.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 28.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Daniel Webster Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Merrimack, NH to New Ipswich, NH is easy. At 55m 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 New Ipswich, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Webster Highway | — | — |
| Greeley Street | — | — |
| Continental Boulevard | — | — |
| Milford Road | — | — |
| Elm Street | — | — |
| Gibbons Highway | — | — |
| Greenville Road | — | — |
| Mill Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Daniel Webster Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack, NH and New Ipswich, NH.
1
Start on Loop Road
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Loop Road
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
3
Turn right onto Greeley Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Greeley Street
4
Continue on Continental Boulevard
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Continental Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Milford Road
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Milford Road
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
7
Merge slight left
4.8 mi
·
7 min
8
Turn left onto Elm Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Elm Street
9
Continue on Gibbons Highway
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Gibbons Highway
10
Turn left onto Greenville Road
4.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Greenville Road
11
Turn right onto Mill Street
407 ft
·
21 sec
·
Mill Street
12
Turn left onto Hubbard Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hubbard Hill Road
13
Continue on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
14
Turn left onto River Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
River Street
15
Continue on Highbridge Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Highbridge Road
16
At the end of the road, turn right onto Turnpike Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Turnpike Road
17
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
18
Turn slight right onto Main Street
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.62 one way
$9.24 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.50 | $10.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 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 | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
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
New Ipswich, NH
Afternoon in New Ipswich on Thursday
Local time
1:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
22 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
55m 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 New Ipswich, NH covers 28.7 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Daniel Webster Highway, Greeley Street, Continental Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.3 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 $4.62 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.
The drive from Merrimack, NH to New Ipswich, NH is easy. At 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Merrimack, NH to New Ipswich, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Merrimack, NH to New Ipswich, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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