How far is Epsom, NH from Salem, NH?

The driving distance from Epsom, NH to Salem, NH is about 45.4 miles (73 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
45.34 mi
00h 53m
Flight
30.74 mi
49.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.74 mi
Kilometers
49.47 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.34 mi
Kilometers
72.96 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Wed, Apr 22, 10:48 PM EDT
Return by in Epsom
Wed, Apr 22, 11:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Epsom
2026-04-22T21:55
Arrive Salem
Wed, Apr 22, 10:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Epsom
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 Epsom
21.5 mi
00h 26m
To Salem
23.9 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow 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 Epsom and Salem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dover Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Dover Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Epsom Circle

    129 m · 11 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 28

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28

  5. 5

    Continue on Pinewood Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road

  6. 6

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

    1480 ft · 37 sec · Allenstown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Hooksett Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Hooksett Village

    77 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto College Park Drive

    2332 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1272 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 59 sec · Riverside Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 35 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    128 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2636 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on I 93 South

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Pelham, Salem

    1854 ft · 45 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    98 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Pelham Road

    2278 ft · 1 min · Pelham Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Epsom and Salem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
10.8 mi · 24%
I 93 South
7.91 mi · 17%
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.43 mi · 10%
Suncook Valley Highway
4.33 mi · 10%
Pinewood Road
3.15 mi · 7%
Main Street
2.32 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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 26m from Epsom
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Epsom 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 Epsom to Salem?

The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 21.5 miles from Epsom and 23.9 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.31 one way or $12.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Epsom and Chance Rain Showers 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 Epsom and Salem. Straight-line distance: 30.74 mi (49.47 km).

Epsom

#1 Epsom

Epsom, New Hampshire

Population4,824
Coordinates43.2228600, -71.3320100
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population30,641
Coordinates42.7884200, -71.2008900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Dover Road (-71.332023, 43.222824)
End: (-71.200866, 42.788382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.06 L · about $6.31
Round trip
$12.62
3.2 gal · 12.12 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.31 $12.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.13 $14.26
Premium $4.86 $7.77 $15.55
Diesel $6.00 $9.60 $19.19

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 Epsom and Salem. The current time is 21:55:13.

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.