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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Steam Mill Hill Road
854 ft · 36 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
2801 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Pepperell Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pepperell Road
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Turn straight onto Proctor Hill Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Proctor Hill Road
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Continue on Ash Street
2243 ft · 1 min · Ash Street
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Continue on Broad Street
3.9 mi · 8 min · Broad Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street
36 m · 3 sec · Broad Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street
2.2 mi · 6 min · Broad Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Amherst Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street
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Continue on Lowell Street
1069 ft · 34 sec · Lowell Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Street
2366 ft · 1 min · Canal Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
3232 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Ferry Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Ferry Street
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Continue on Burnham Road
1383 ft · 42 sec · Burnham Road
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Turn left onto Central Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Central Street
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Continue on Haverhill Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Haverhill Road
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Continue on Indian Rock Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Indian Rock Road
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Continue on Range Road
2145 ft · 57 sec · Range Road
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Continue on Range Road
3199 ft · 2 min · Range Road
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookline and Salem.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hudson.
Nashua, NH
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Haverhill station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookline and Salem. Straight-line distance: 23.49 mi (37.8 km).
#1 Brookline
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 5,495 |
| Coordinates | 42.7348100, -71.6581300 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.200866, 42.788382)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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