How far is Haverhill, NH from Salem, NH?

The driving distance from Haverhill, NH to Salem, NH is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
117.53 mi
02h 07m
Flight
96.38 mi
155.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.38 mi
Kilometers
155.11 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.53 mi
Kilometers
189.15 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM EDT
Return by in Haverhill
Thu, Apr 23, 9:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverhill
2026-04-23T05:17
Arrive Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Haverhill
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Sanbornton
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Haverhill
57.6 mi
01h 03m
To Salem
59.9 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Route 10

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 10

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mt Moosilauke Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Mt Moosilauke Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Mt Moosilauke Highway

    4.5 mi · 9 min · Mt Moosilauke Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Mount Moosilauke Highway

    8.3 mi · 13 min · Mount Moosilauke Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Mt Moosilauke Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mt Moosilauke Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Mount Moosilauke Highway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Mount Moosilauke Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Mt Moosilauke Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mt Moosilauke Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Mount Moosilauke Highway

    2685 ft · 57 sec · Mount Moosilauke Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Mt Moosilauke Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Mt Moosilauke Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Moosilauke Road

    685 ft · 12 sec · Moosilauke Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Mt Moosilauke Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Mt Moosilauke Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Rumney Route 25

    7.5 mi · 12 min · Rumney Route 25

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 25

    904 ft · 22 sec · Route 25

  14. 14

    Continue on Moosilauke Road

    540 ft · 13 sec · Moosilauke Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    108 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Tenney Mountain Highway

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Tenney Mountain Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Ashland, Concord

    1326 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    26.3 mi · 28 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Pelham, Salem

    1854 ft · 45 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    98 m · 10 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Pelham Road

    2278 ft · 1 min · Pelham Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
27.1 mi · 23%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 13%
Mt Moosilauke Highway
12.7 mi · 11%
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi · 9%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
10.8 mi · 9%
Mount Moosilauke Highway
9.52 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

26.3 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
96.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanbornton
01h 03m from Haverhill
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Haverhill 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 Haverhill to Salem?

The road trip is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Sanbornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.6 miles from Haverhill and 59.9 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.37 one way or $32.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Haverhill and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Sanbornton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sanbornton, 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 Sanbornton.

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

4 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

15 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

31 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

31 mi away
83 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverhill and Salem. Straight-line distance: 96.38 mi (155.11 km).

Haverhill

#1 Haverhill

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population4,555
Coordinates44.0345100, -72.0639800
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population30,641
Coordinates42.7884200, -71.2008900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Route 10 (-72.063561, 44.034365)
End: (-71.200866, 42.788382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.15 gal
15.7 L · about $16.37
Round trip
$32.74
8.3 gal · 31.4 L
Estimated CO2
36.9 kg one way
Round trip: 73.8 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.37 $32.74
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.50 $36.99
Premium $4.86 $20.16 $40.32
Diesel $6.00 $24.89 $49.78

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 Hampshire · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverhill and Salem. The current time is 05:17:04.

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.