How far is Hinsdale, NH from Salem, NH?
The driving distance from Hinsdale, NH to Salem, NH is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
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.
Human settlement in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hinsdale and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hinsdale and Salem.
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Start on River Road
12 m · 2 sec · River Road
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Turn right onto Brattleboro Road
31 m · 5 sec · Brattleboro Road
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Turn right onto Northfield Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Northfield Road
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Continue on Hinsdale Road
3270 ft · 1 min · Hinsdale Road
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Continue on Hinsdale Road
39 m · 3 sec · Hinsdale Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
1 mi · 2 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Gulf Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Gulf Road
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Continue on North Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
36.1 mi · 50 min · Mohawk Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell
2445 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
974 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
19.1 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Salem New Hampshire
656 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on I 93 North: Salem New Hampshire
1444 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
552 ft · 7 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Salem
2984 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Salem
1054 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Rockingham Park Boulevard
2172 ft · 41 sec · Rockingham Park Boulevard
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway
1 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Turn left onto Lawrence Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Lawrence Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
148 m · 14 sec · 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 Hinsdale 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.
Mohawk Trail
Continue on Mohawk Trail
36.1 mi · 00h 50m
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 then Mostly Cloudy leaving Hinsdale and 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 Hinsdale to Salem?
The road trip is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Mason is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Hinsdale and 47.7 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.29 one way or $26.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Hinsdale and Chance Rain Showers near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Mason
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Leominster City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mason.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hinsdale and Salem. Straight-line distance: 65.19 mi (104.91 km).
#1 Hinsdale
Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire
| Population | 3,906 |
| Coordinates | 42.7861900, -72.4864800 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| 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: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.29 | $26.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.02 | $30.04 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.37 | $32.74 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.21 | $40.42 |
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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