How far is Farmington, NH from Salem, NH?

The driving distance from Farmington, NH to Salem, NH is about 62.1 miles (100 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
62.15 mi
01h 13m
Flight
42.11 mi
67.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.11 mi
Kilometers
67.77 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.15 mi
Kilometers
100.02 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Wed, Apr 22, 8:16 PM EDT
Return by in Farmington
Wed, Apr 22, 9:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington
2026-04-22T19:02
Arrive Salem
Wed, Apr 22, 8:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington
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
Greenland
NH

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

From Farmington
30.6 mi
00h 36m
To Salem
31.6 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 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 Farmington and Salem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 153

    2010 ft · 43 sec · State Route 153

  3. 3

    Turn left onto NH Route 11

    2.2 mi · 4 min · NH Route 11

  4. 4

    Continue on Farmington Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Farmington Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    552 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on NH 16 On-Ramp South

    1625 ft · 25 sec · NH 16 On-Ramp South

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    21.7 mi · 28 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 97, MA 110, MA 113: Haverhill, Salem New Hampshire

    830 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 97: Haverhill, Salem New Hampshire

    816 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 97

    1.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 97

  15. 15

    Continue on Ayers Village Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Ayers Village Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    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 Farmington 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spaulding Turnpike
21.7 mi · 35%
Blue Star Turnpike
14.9 mi · 24%
I 495 South
12.9 mi · 21%
Main Street
2.54 mi · 4%
Farmington Road
2.26 mi · 4%
NH Route 11
2.18 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Spaulding Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

21.7 mi · 00h 28m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenland
00h 36m from Farmington
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Farmington 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 Farmington to Salem?

The road trip is about 62.1 miles (100 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Greenland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Farmington and 31.6 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Greenland

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Greenland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 4.5 mi away

Old City Hall

Portsmouth , NH
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Dover City Hall
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Dover City Hall

Dover , NH
288 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
Rating 4.2/5 38 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenland.

BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

4 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Exeter station

12 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

14 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

18 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Salem. Straight-line distance: 42.11 mi (67.77 km).

Farmington

#1 Farmington

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population6,951
Coordinates43.3898000, -71.0650600
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population30,641
Coordinates42.7884200, -71.2008900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-71.065023, 43.389823)
End: (-71.200866, 42.788382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.3 L · about $8.64
Round trip
$17.28
4.38 gal · 16.6 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.64 $17.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.76 $19.52
Premium $4.86 $10.64 $21.28
Diesel $6.00 $13.13 $26.27

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington and Salem. The current time is 19:02:26.

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.