How far is Francestown, NH from Salem, NH?
The driving distance from Francestown, NH to Salem, NH is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in New Hampshire, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Francestown and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Francestown and Salem.
-
1
Start on New Boston Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · New Boston Road
-
2
Continue on Francestown Road
4 mi · 8 min · Francestown Road
-
3
Turn left onto Depot Street
1156 ft · 37 sec · Depot Street
-
4
Turn left onto River Road
4.7 mi · 9 min · River Road
-
5
Continue on New Boston Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · New Boston Road
-
6
Continue on Pleasant Street
1982 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Street
-
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
7 m · 1 sec · Main Street
-
8
Exit the rotary onto Main Street
41 m · 5 sec · Main Street
-
9
Continue on South Mast Street
3219 ft · 2 min · South Mast Street
-
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Mast Street
31 m · 3 sec · South Mast Street
-
11
Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Mast Street
-
12
Continue on Mast Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Mast Road
-
13
Turn right
3.6 mi · 7 min
-
14
Continue straight
4.6 mi · 6 min
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
661 ft · 16 sec
-
16
Continue straight
1.3 km · 2 min
-
17
Merge slight left onto Alan B Shepard Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
-
18
Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
-
19
Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
10.8 mi · 12 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
-
20
Take the exit slight right toward Pelham, Salem
1854 ft · 45 sec
-
21
Keep slight left
98 m · 10 sec
-
22
Turn left onto Pelham Road
2278 ft · 1 min · Pelham Road
-
23
Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street
-
24
Turn right
34 m · 8 sec
-
25
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Francestown 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.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Francestown and Mostly Cloudy near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Francestown to Salem?
The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Francestown and 24.5 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.55 one way or $13.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Francestown and Mostly Cloudy near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford
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 Bedford.
Manchester, New Hampshire
Nashua, NH
Concord, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Francestown and Salem. Straight-line distance: 33.88 mi (54.53 km).
#1 Francestown
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 1,580 |
| Coordinates | 42.9875800, -71.8125800 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.06 | $16.13 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.96 | $19.91 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.