How far is Hartford, NY from Salem, NY?

The driving distance from Hartford, NY to Salem, NY is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.33 mi
00h 27m
Flight
13.63 mi
21.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.63 mi
Kilometers
21.94 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.33 mi
Kilometers
34.33 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 5:42 AM EDT
Return by in Hartford
Thu, Apr 23, 6:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-23T05:14
Arrive Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 5:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hartford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Porter
NY

Town in Niagara County, New York, United States

From Hartford
10.6 mi
00h 13m
To Salem
10.7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and Salem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on Christian Hill Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Christian Hill Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East Street

    855 ft · 30 sec · East Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 40

    781 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 40

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 149

    5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 149

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Parker Hill Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Parker Hill Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 22

    13 mi · 18 min · State Highway 22

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Broadway

    12 m · 1 sec · West Broadway

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford and Salem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 22
13 mi · 61%
State Highway 149
5.71 mi · 27%
Parker Hill Road
1.33 mi · 6%
North Main Street
0.92 mi · 4%
East Street
0.16 mi · 1%
State Highway 40
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 22

Turn right onto State Highway 22

13 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
13.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Porter
00h 13m from Hartford
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hartford and Mostly Sunny near Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hartford to Salem?

The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Porter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Hartford and 10.7 miles from Salem.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.01 one way or $6.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hartford and Mostly Sunny near Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Porter

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Porter, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Porter.

RAIL

Fort Edward station

25 mi away
70 East St.
RAIL

Whitehall station

31 mi away
Main St. and Saunders St.
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

33 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.
RAIL

Castleton station

37 mi away
266 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Salem. Straight-line distance: 13.63 mi (21.94 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

Town centrally located in Washington County, New York, United States

Population2,172
Coordinates43.3636800, -73.3937200
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

City in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States

Population2,607
Coordinates43.1723000, -73.3276100
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Christian Hill Road (-73.39372, 43.363643)
End: West Broadway (-73.327629, 43.172344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.85 L · about $3.01
Round trip
$6.01
1.5 gal · 5.7 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.01 $6.01
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.36 $6.72
Premium $4.86 $3.65 $7.29
Diesel $4.69 $3.52 $7.04

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 York · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford and Salem. The current time is 05:14:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.