How far is Brookline, NH from Salem, NH?

The driving distance from Brookline, NH to Salem, NH is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
46.3 mi
00h 54m
Flight
23.49 mi
37.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.49 mi
Kilometers
37.8 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.3 mi
Kilometers
74.51 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 AM EDT
Return by in Brookline
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookline
2026-04-22T23:48
Arrive Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookline
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
Hudson
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Brookline
14.2 mi
00h 27m
To Salem
32.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Steam Mill Hill Road

    854 ft · 36 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    2801 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Pepperell Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pepperell Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Proctor Hill Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Proctor Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Ash Street

    2243 ft · 1 min · Ash Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Broad Street

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Broad Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Broad Street

  9. 9

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1069 ft · 34 sec · Lowell Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Street

    2366 ft · 1 min · Canal Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Bridge Street

    3232 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Ferry Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ferry Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Burnham Road

    1383 ft · 42 sec · Burnham Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Central Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Central Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Haverhill Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Haverhill Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Indian Rock Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Indian Rock Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Range Road

    2145 ft · 57 sec · Range Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Range Road

    3199 ft · 2 min · Range Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Broadway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookline 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broad Street
6.16 mi · 13%
Haverhill Road
3.39 mi · 7%
Proctor Hill Road
3.21 mi · 7%
Central Street
3.18 mi · 7%
Indian Rock Road
2.32 mi · 5%
Main Street
2.07 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Broad Street

Continue on Broad Street

3.91 mi · 00h 08m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson
00h 27m from Brookline
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brookline and Chance Rain Showers near Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Brookline and 32.1 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.43 one way or $12.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hudson

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

6 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

25 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

29 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

37 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookline and Salem. Straight-line distance: 23.49 mi (37.8 km).

Brookline

#1 Brookline

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population5,495
Coordinates42.7348100, -71.6581300
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population30,641
Coordinates42.7884200, -71.2008900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Steam Mill Hill Road (-71.657798, 42.734645)
End: (-71.200866, 42.788382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.18 L · about $6.43
Round trip
$12.86
3.26 gal · 12.36 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.43 $12.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.26 $14.53
Premium $4.86 $7.92 $15.84
Diesel $6.00 $9.78 $19.55

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookline and Salem. The current time is 23:48:30.

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.