How far is Bradford, NH from Salem, NH?

The driving distance from Bradford, NH to Salem, NH is about 64.6 miles (104 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
64.59 mi
01h 06m
Flight
50.77 mi
81.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.77 mi
Kilometers
81.71 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.59 mi
Kilometers
103.95 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Mon, May 25, 9:02 AM EDT
Return by in Bradford
Mon, May 25, 10:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bradford
2026-05-25T07:56
Arrive Salem
Mon, May 25, 9:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bradford
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
Bow Bog
NH

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

From Bradford
31.2 mi
00h 33m
To Salem
33.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
71°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    61 m · 14 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    118 m · 15 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    7.1 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1997 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    19.8 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · 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 Bradford and Salem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
20.2 mi · 31%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
10.8 mi · 17%
I 93 South
7.68 mi · 12%
Everett Turnpike
7.62 mi · 12%
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.43 mi · 7%
Main Street
2.07 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

19.8 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
50.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bow Bog
00h 33m from Bradford
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bradford and Rain Showers near Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.6 miles (104 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Bow Bog is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.2 miles from Bradford and 33.4 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.99 one way or $17.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bradford and Rain Showers near Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Bow Bog

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

10 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

15 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

37 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

37 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bradford and Salem. Straight-line distance: 50.77 mi (81.71 km).

Bradford

#1 Bradford

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Population1,739
Coordinates43.2700800, -71.9600800
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population30,641
Coordinates42.7884200, -71.2008900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-71.95998, 43.27008)
End: (-71.200866, 42.788382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.63 L · about $8.99
Round trip
$17.99
4.56 gal · 17.26 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.99 $17.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.16 $20.32
Premium $4.86 $11.08 $22.15
Diesel $6.00 $13.67 $27.35

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Bradford and Salem. The current time is 07:56:29.

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.