Origin
Springfield, NH
Afternoon in Springfield on Friday
Local time
4:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, NH to Merrimack, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
65.3 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Merrimack, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Springfield, NH to Merrimack, NH covers 65.3 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, Everett Turnpike, Daniel Webster Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.6 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 65.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 29m highway drive covering 65.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and Everett Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.6 miles on I 89.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 36.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Everett Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 4.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 41.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.7 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
41.4 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
6
47.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
49.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
I 293 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293 / Everett Turnpike toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
6
57.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto Everett Turnpike toward Merrimack, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Merrimack, Nashua
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Springfield, NH and Merrimack, NH, road signs point toward Boston, Nashua and Airport.
Boston
41.4 mi in
|
~55m
Nashua
49.7 mi in
|
~1h 5m
|
via I 293
Airport
60.3 mi in
|
~1h 19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 36.6 mi | 42m |
| Everett Turnpike | 18.2 mi | 22m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Georges Mills Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Bowman Road | 1 mi | 4m |
| South River Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Four Corners Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 36.6 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, NH and Merrimack, NH.
1
Start on Four Corners Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Four Corners Road
2
Continue on Bowman Road
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Bowman Road
3
Turn left onto NH 114
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto Georges Mills Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Georges Mills Road
5
Continue on Springfield Road
523 ft
·
19 sec
·
Springfield Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
7
Merge onto I 89
37 mi
·
42 min
·
I 89
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
9
Merge onto I 93
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Everett Turnpike
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto Everett Turnpike
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Toward Merrimack, Nashua
13
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward Airport
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Merrimack
15
Turn right onto US 3
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
South River Road
16
Continue on US 3
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn slight left onto Loop Road
83 ft
·
3 sec
·
Loop Road
18
Arrive at destination
Loop Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.6 mi from Springfield, NH · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 32.6 miles from Springfield, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Merrimack, NH
The final approach into Merrimack, 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
$10.51 one way
$21.02 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.57 | $23.13 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.50 | $25.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.42 | $28.83 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.28
Everett Turnpike
(8.2 mi)
$0.57
Everett Turnpike
(7.6 mi)
$0.54
Everett Turnpike
(2.4 mi)
$0.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$1
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 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 | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.14 | $4.18 |
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
Merrimack, NH
Afternoon in Merrimack on Friday
Local time
4:45 PM
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
15 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
1h 29m 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 Springfield, NH to Merrimack, NH covers 65.3 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Everett Turnpike, Daniel Webster Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.6 miles from Springfield, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.51 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 65.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 4.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 41.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.7 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Springfield, NH and Merrimack, NH, road signs point toward Boston, Nashua and Airport.
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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