How far is Deerfield, NH from Salem, NH?

The driving distance from Deerfield, NH to Salem, NH is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
40.25 mi
00h 48m
Flight
24.73 mi
39.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.73 mi
Kilometers
39.8 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.25 mi
Kilometers
64.77 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Sun, Apr 19, 12:54 AM EDT
Return by in Deerfield
Sun, Apr 19, 1:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deerfield
2026-04-19T00:05
Arrive Salem
Sun, Apr 19, 12:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deerfield
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
Manchester
NH

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

From Deerfield
19 mi
00h 24m
To Salem
21.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harvey Road

    112 m · 15 sec · Harvey Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Nottingham Road

    754 ft · 22 sec · Nottingham Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Nottingham Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Nottingham Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Raymond Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Raymond Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Stage Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Stage Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Old Candia Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Candia Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Deerfield Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Deerfield Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1235 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Old Candia Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Candia Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    530 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    2065 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Pelham, Salem

    1854 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    98 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pelham Road

    2278 ft · 1 min · Pelham Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 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 Deerfield 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
10.8 mi · 27%
Old Candia Road
10.5 mi · 26%
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.43 mi · 11%
Main Street
2.31 mi · 6%
Deerfield Road
1.96 mi · 5%
Raymond Road
1.94 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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 24m from Deerfield
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Deerfield and Rain Showers Likely near Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Deerfield and 21.2 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

1 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

23 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

25 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

39 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deerfield and Salem. Straight-line distance: 24.73 mi (39.8 km).

Deerfield

#1 Deerfield

Town in New Hampshire

Population4,564
Coordinates43.1461900, -71.2164500
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population30,641
Coordinates42.7884200, -71.2008900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Harvey Road (-71.216538, 43.146234)
End: (-71.200866, 42.788382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.38 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.20
2.84 gal · 10.76 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.60 $11.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.33 $12.66
Premium $4.86 $6.90 $13.80
Diesel $6.00 $8.52 $17.03

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Deerfield and Salem. The current time is 00:05:51.

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.