How far is Hampton, NH from Salem, NH?
The driving distance from Hampton, NH to Salem, NH is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire, in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hampton and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and Salem.
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Start on the route
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Lafayette Road
3.7 mi · 8 min · Lafayette Road
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Turn right
2393 ft · 50 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Boston
1614 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester
12.9 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 97, MA 110, MA 113: Haverhill, Salem New Hampshire
830 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 97: Haverhill, Salem New Hampshire
816 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Broadway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Broadway
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Continue on State Route 97
1.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 97
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Continue on Ayers Village Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Ayers Village Road
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left
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 Hampton 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.
I 495 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester
12.9 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Hampton 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 Hampton to Salem?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Hampton and 12.4 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Hampton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Newton
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 Newton.
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Haverhill station
Exeter station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Salem. Straight-line distance: 21.03 mi (33.84 km).
#1 Hampton
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 15,950 |
| Coordinates | 42.9375900, -70.8389400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
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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