How far is Barrington, NH from Salem, NH?

The driving distance from Barrington, NH to Salem, NH is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31 miles (49.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.39 mi
00h 59m
Flight
31.01 mi
49.9 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.01 mi
Kilometers
49.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.39 mi
Kilometers
84.31 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Sat, Apr 11, 9:03 PM EDT
Return by in Barrington
Sat, Apr 11, 10:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barrington
2026-04-11T20:03
Arrive Salem
Sat, Apr 11, 9:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barrington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brentwood
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Barrington
19.4 mi
00h 29m
To Salem
32.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Barrington and Salem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barrington and Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Pierce Highway

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Calef Highway

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Calef Highway

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    50 m · 5 sec · Calef Highway

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Calef Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Danville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Danville Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Page Road

    6.1 mi · 13 min · Page Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Stage Road

    1564 ft · 38 sec · Stage Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1469 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Island Pond Road

    1321 ft · 41 sec · Island Pond Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Westside Drive

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Westside Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Atkinson Road

    11 m · 7 sec · Atkinson Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Atkinson Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Atkinson Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto North Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1844 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barrington and Salem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
14.5 mi · 28%
Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway
8.63 mi · 16%
Page Road
6.14 mi · 12%
Franklin Pierce Highway
2.85 mi · 5%
North Main Street
2.14 mi · 4%
Westside Drive
1.54 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Calef Highway

Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

10.1 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
31 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brentwood
00h 29m from Barrington
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Barrington and Sunny near Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Barrington to Salem?

The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km) and usually takes 00h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Barrington and 32.9 miles from Salem.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 31 miles (49.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.30 one way or $14.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Barrington and Sunny near Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Brentwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brentwood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brentwood.

RAIL

Exeter station

9 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

21 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

22 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

23 mi away
185 Grafton Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barrington and Salem. Straight-line distance: 31.01 mi (49.9 km).

Barrington

#1 Barrington

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population9,231
Coordinates43.2228600, -71.0470100
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population30,641
Coordinates42.7884200, -71.2008900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin Pierce Highway (-71.04701, 43.222857)
End: (-71.200866, 42.788382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7 L · about $7.30
Round trip
$14.60
3.7 gal · 14 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.30 $14.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.25 $16.49
Premium $4.86 $8.99 $17.97
Diesel $6.00 $11.09 $22.19

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Barrington and Salem. The current time is 20:03:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.