Origin
New Ipswich, NH
Late night in New Ipswich on Thursday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Ipswich, NH to Merrimack, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
44m
Distance
30.6 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
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 New Ipswich, NH to Merrimack, NH covers 30.6 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Turnpike Road, Highbridge Road, River Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Drive Character
Expect a 44m drive with frequent turns across 30.6 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.
Turnpike Road 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from New Ipswich, NH to Merrimack, NH is easy. At 44m 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 New Ipswich, NH to Merrimack, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Turnpike Road | — | — |
| Highbridge Road | — | — |
| River Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Hubbard Hill Road | — | — |
| Mill Street | — | — |
| Greenville Road | — | — |
| Gibbons Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Turnpike Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Ipswich, NH and Merrimack, NH.
1
Start on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Turnpike Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Turnpike Road
3
Turn left onto Highbridge Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Highbridge Road
4
Continue on River Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
River Street
5
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
6
Turn left onto Hubbard Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hubbard Hill Road
7
At the end of the road, turn right onto Mill Street
407 ft
·
23 sec
·
Mill Street
8
Turn left onto Greenville Road
4.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Greenville Road
9
At the end of the road, turn right onto Gibbons Highway
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Gibbons Highway
10
Continue on Elm Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Elm Street
11
Turn right onto State Route 101
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 101
12
Take the exit slight right toward NH 101A: Milford, Nashua
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
NH 101A: Milford, Nashua
13
Keep slight left
223 ft
·
10 sec
14
Turn right
4.0 mi
·
7 min
15
Turn left onto Continental Boulevard
3.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Continental Boulevard
16
Continue on Greeley Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Greeley Street
17
Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
18
Turn sharp right onto Loop Road
82 ft
·
4 sec
·
Loop Road
19
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.93 one way
$9.85 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.42 | $10.84 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.86 | $11.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.76 | $13.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Merrimack, NH
Late night in Merrimack on Thursday
Local time
3:35 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
22 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
44m 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 New Ipswich, NH to Merrimack, NH covers 30.6 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Turnpike Road, Highbridge Road, River Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.3 miles from New Ipswich, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.93 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 New Ipswich, NH to Merrimack, NH is easy. At 44m 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 New Ipswich, NH to Merrimack, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Ipswich, NH to Merrimack, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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