How far is Berlin, NH from Salem, NH?

The driving distance from Berlin, NH to Salem, NH is about 154 miles (247.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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
154.01 mi
02h 37m
Flight
116.1 mi
186.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.1 mi
Kilometers
186.84 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.01 mi
Kilometers
247.85 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Sat, Apr 11, 10:51 PM EDT
Return by in Berlin
Sun, Apr 12, 1:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berlin
2026-04-11T20:13
Arrive Salem
Sat, Apr 11, 10:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berlin
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
Ashland
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Berlin
75.8 mi
01h 18m
To Salem
78.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 to 25 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 Berlin and Salem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    45 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1511 ft · 45 sec · Pleasant Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Glen Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Glen Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lancaster Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Gorham Hill Road

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Gorham Hill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Presidential Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Presidential Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Owls Head Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Owls Head Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 115

    3.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 115

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Route 3 North

    2 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 North

  11. 11

    Continue on US Route 3 South

    140 m · 15 sec · US Route 3 South

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto US Route 3 South

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 South

  13. 13

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight

    8.2 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    50.5 mi · 54 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Pelham, Salem

    1854 ft · 45 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    98 m · 10 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Pelham Road

    2278 ft · 1 min · Pelham Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
51.3 mi · 33%
Daniel Webster Highway
16 mi · 10%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 10%
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi · 7%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
10.8 mi · 7%
Gorham Hill Road
9.09 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

50.5 mi · 00h 54m

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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
116.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 18m from Berlin
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Berlin and Sunny near Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154 miles (247.9 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.8 miles from Berlin and 78.2 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.42 one way or $42.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny around Berlin and Sunny near Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ashland, 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 Ashland.

BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

8 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

8 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

27 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

38 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berlin and Salem. Straight-line distance: 116.1 mi (186.84 km).

Berlin

#1 Berlin

City in Coos County, New Hampshire, USA

Population9,813
Coordinates44.4686700, -71.1850800
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population30,641
Coordinates42.7884200, -71.2008900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.185144, 44.468303)
End: (-71.200866, 42.788382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.43 gal
20.57 L · about $21.42
Round trip
$42.84
10.86 gal · 41.14 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.5 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $21.42 $42.84
Mid-grade $4.46 $24.20 $48.40
Premium $4.86 $26.38 $52.76
Diesel $6.00 $32.56 $65.13

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 Berlin and Salem. The current time is 20:13:58.

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.