How far is Hancock, NH from Salem, NH?
The driving distance from Hancock, NH to Salem, NH is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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 19m.
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.
Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hancock and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hancock and Salem.
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Start on Main Street
5 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bennington Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Bennington Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Road
95 m · 5 sec · Concord Road
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Continue on State Route 202
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 202
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Concord Street
5.4 mi · 7 min · Concord Street
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Continue on Antrim Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Antrim Road
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Take the ramp right toward NH 9
14.9 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike
5.7 mi · 7 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 Hancock 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.
NH 9
Take the ramp right toward NH 9
14.9 mi · 00h 20m
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 Sunny leaving Hancock and Sunny near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hancock to Salem?
The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Bow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Hancock and 37.5 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hancock and Sunny near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Bow
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 Bow.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hancock and Salem. Straight-line distance: 41.45 mi (66.7 km).
#1 Hancock
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 1,650 |
| Coordinates | 42.9728600, -71.9798000 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.45 | $22.91 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.49 | $24.97 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
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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