How far is Bow Bog, NH from Salem, NH?

The driving distance from Bow Bog, NH to Salem, NH is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
32.09 mi
00h 45m
Flight
27.81 mi
44.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.81 mi
Kilometers
44.76 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.09 mi
Kilometers
51.65 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Sat, Apr 11, 8:46 PM EDT
Return by in Bow Bog
Sat, Apr 11, 9:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bow Bog
2026-04-11T20:00
Arrive Salem
Sat, Apr 11, 8:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bow Bog
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
Derry Village
NH

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Bow Bog
16 mi
00h 22m
To Salem
16 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 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 Bow Bog and Salem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bow Bog and Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on Bow Bog Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Bow Bog Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Pine Street

    1662 ft · 51 sec · Pine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Brandywine Drive

    568 ft · 28 sec · Brandywine Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Springer Road

    583 ft · 28 sec · Springer Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    81 m · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 93 South

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.2 km · 50 sec · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Pelham, Salem

    1854 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    98 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Pelham Road

    2278 ft · 1 min · Pelham Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    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 Bow Bog 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
10.8 mi · 34%
I 93 South
7.95 mi · 25%
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.43 mi · 14%
Everett Turnpike
2.69 mi · 8%
Main Street
2.07 mi · 6%
Bow Bog Road
1.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

10.8 mi · 00h 12m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Derry Village
00h 22m from Bow Bog
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Bow Bog and Sunny near Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bow Bog to Salem?

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Derry Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Bow Bog and 16 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Bow Bog and Sunny near Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Derry Village

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

16 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

19 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

23 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Exeter station

31 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bow Bog and Salem. Straight-line distance: 27.81 mi (44.76 km).

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#1 Bow Bog

City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population8,381
Coordinates43.1206400, -71.5114600
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population30,641
Coordinates42.7884200, -71.2008900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Bow Bog (-71.51146, 43.12064)
End: Salem (-71.20089, 42.78842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.29 L · about $4.46
Round trip
$8.92
2.26 gal · 8.58 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.46 $8.92
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.04 $10.07
Premium $4.86 $5.49 $10.98
Diesel $6.00 $6.78 $13.55

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 Bow Bog and Salem. The current time is 20:00:31.

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.