How far is Franklin, NH from Salem, NH?
The driving distance from Franklin, NH to Salem, NH is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.4 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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Salem.
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Start on Central Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Central Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Park Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South
2085 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
1884 ft · 23 sec · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Everett Turnpike
8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
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Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
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Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
10.8 mi · 12 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pelham, Salem
1854 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left
98 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Pelham Road
2278 ft · 1 min · Pelham Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn right
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Salem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Franklin 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 Franklin to Salem?
The road trip is about 60.7 miles (97.7 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?
Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Franklin and 31.4 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 $8.44 one way or $16.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Franklin and Chance Rain Showers near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Hooksett
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 Hooksett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Salem. Straight-line distance: 50.6 mi (81.43 km).
#1 Franklin
City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, USA
| Population | 8,753 |
| Coordinates | 43.4442400, -71.6473000 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| 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: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $8.44 | $16.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.40 | $20.79 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.83 | $25.67 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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