How far is Gorham, NH from Salem, NH?
The driving distance from Gorham, NH to Salem, NH is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gorham and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gorham and Salem.
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Start on Main Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Lancaster Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road
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Continue on Gorham Hill Road
9.1 mi · 13 min · Gorham Hill Road
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Continue on Presidential Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Presidential Highway
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Turn left onto Owls Head Highway
6.1 mi · 9 min · Owls Head Highway
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Continue on State Route 115
3.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 115
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Route 3 North
2 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 North
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Continue on US Route 3 South
140 m · 15 sec · US Route 3 South
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Turn slight right onto US Route 3 South
1.9 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 South
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
7.8 mi · 12 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Take the ramp straight
8.2 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
50.5 mi · 54 min · 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 Gorham 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.
Styles Bridges Highway
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
50.5 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Gorham and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Gorham to Salem?
The road trip is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from Gorham and 76.3 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 1:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.91 one way or $41.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Gorham and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
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 Ashland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gorham and Salem. Straight-line distance: 110.52 mi (177.86 km).
#1 Gorham
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 2,593 |
| Coordinates | 44.3878400, -71.1731300 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| 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: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.91 | $41.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $23.62 | $47.24 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $25.75 | $51.49 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $31.78 | $63.57 |
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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