How far is Fitzwilliam, NH from Salem, NH?

The driving distance from Fitzwilliam, NH to Salem, NH is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
74.92 mi
01h 22m
Flight
47.72 mi
76.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.72 mi
Kilometers
76.79 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.92 mi
Kilometers
120.57 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Return by in Fitzwilliam
Thu, Apr 23, 6:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fitzwilliam
2026-04-23T03:28
Arrive Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fitzwilliam
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
Brookline
NH

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

From Fitzwilliam
37.4 mi
00h 41m
To Salem
37.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on NH Route 119 West

    117 m · 13 sec · NH Route 119 West

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto NH Route 12 South

    2.6 mi · 3 min · NH Route 12 South

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 12

    2.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 12

  4. 4

    Continue on School Street

    3 mi · 3 min · School Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Front Street

    1048 ft · 21 sec · Front Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Spring Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Gardner Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Gardner Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Green Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Green Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    11.7 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2445 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence

    974 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Salem New Hampshire

    656 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I 93 North: Salem New Hampshire

    1444 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    552 ft · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Salem

    2984 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Salem

    1054 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Rockingham Park Boulevard

    2172 ft · 41 sec · Rockingham Park Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway

    1 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Lawrence Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lawrence Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    148 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fitzwilliam 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
19.7 mi · 26%
Green Street
17.9 mi · 24%
Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 16%
I 93 North
8.31 mi · 11%
Gardner Road
3.36 mi · 4%
School Street
3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

19.1 mi · 00h 22m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookline
00h 41m from Fitzwilliam
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fitzwilliam and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Brookline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.4 miles from Fitzwilliam and 37.5 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fitzwilliam and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Brookline

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 Brookline and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

14 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

32 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

47 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

49 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fitzwilliam and Salem. Straight-line distance: 47.72 mi (76.79 km).

Fitzwilliam

#1 Fitzwilliam

Town in New Hampshire

Population2,376
Coordinates42.7806400, -72.1417500
Altitude349
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population30,641
Coordinates42.7884200, -71.2008900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: State Route 119 (-72.141646, 42.781065)
End: (-71.200866, 42.788382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
10.01 L · about $10.41
Round trip
$20.83
5.28 gal · 20.02 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.41 $20.83
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.77 $23.53
Premium $4.86 $12.83 $25.65
Diesel $6.00 $15.83 $31.66

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 Fitzwilliam and Salem. The current time is 03:28:28.

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.