Origin
Wilmot, NH
Afternoon in Wilmot on Saturday
Local time
3:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilmot, NH to Merrimack, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
61 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
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 Wilmot, NH to Merrimack, NH covers 61 miles and takes about 1h 23m 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 mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 31 mi | 36m |
| Everett Turnpike | 18.2 mi | 22m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Wilmot Center Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Andover Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| King Hill Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Elkins Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| State Route 11 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 31 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmot, NH and Merrimack, NH.
1
Start on North Wilmot Road
264 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Wilmot Road
2
Turn right onto NH 4A
149 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fourth New Hampshire Turnpike
3
Turn left onto Bunker Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Bunker Hill Road
4
Continue on Wilmot Center Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Wilmot Center Road
5
Continue on Elkins Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Elkins Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto NH 11
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Andover Road
7
Continue on NH 11
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
State Route 11
8
Continue on NH 11
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
King Hill Road
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
10
Merge onto I 89
31 mi
·
36 min
·
I 89
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
12
Merge onto I 93
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Everett Turnpike
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
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.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Everett Turnpike
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Toward Merrimack, Nashua
16
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward Airport
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Merrimack
18
Turn right onto US 3
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
South River Road
19
Continue on US 3
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn slight left onto Loop Road
83 ft
·
3 sec
·
Loop Road
21
Arrive at destination
Loop Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.5 miles from Wilmot, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 6 and 53.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
37.2 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
43.5 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
45.4 mi into trip
|
~59m 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
53.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.82 one way
$19.64 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.80 | $21.61 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
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
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.34 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.54 | $3.90 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Merrimack, NH
Afternoon in Merrimack on Saturday
Local time
3:56 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
3 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
1h 23m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
61 mi in 1h 23m, mostly highway — 31 mi of that is on I 89.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61 miles you will encounter 13 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 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 37.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.5 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wilmot, NH and Merrimack, NH, road signs point toward Boston, Nashua and Airport.
Boston
37.2 mi in
|
~49m
Nashua
45.4 mi in
|
~59m
|
via I 293
Airport
56 mi in
|
~1h 13m
About the Cities
Arriving in Merrimack, NH
Full guide →Merrimack is a city in the Merrimack Valley of New Hampshire.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 61 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.28 in tolls one way, starting with Everett Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Merrimack, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 37.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.5 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Merrimack, NH before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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