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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Quick Snapshot
Road
95.46 mi
01h 46m
Flight
65.19 mi
104.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.19 mi
Kilometers
104.91 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.46 mi
Kilometers
153.62 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:26 PM EDT
Return by in Hinsdale
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hinsdale
2026-04-22T21:40
Arrive Salem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hinsdale
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
Mason
NH

Human settlement in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Hinsdale
47.7 mi
00h 53m
To Salem
47.7 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on River Road

    12 m · 2 sec · River Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Brattleboro Road

    31 m · 5 sec · Brattleboro Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northfield Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Northfield Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Hinsdale Road

    3270 ft · 1 min · Hinsdale Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Hinsdale Road

    39 m · 3 sec · Hinsdale Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Maple Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Gulf Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Gulf Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    36.1 mi · 50 min · Mohawk Trail

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2445 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence

    974 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Salem New Hampshire

    656 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I 93 North: Salem New Hampshire

    1444 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    552 ft · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Salem

    2984 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Salem

    1054 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Rockingham Park Boulevard

    2172 ft · 41 sec · Rockingham Park Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway

    1 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Lawrence Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lawrence Road

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    148 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hinsdale 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mohawk Trail
36.1 mi · 38%
I 495 North
19.7 mi · 21%
Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 13%
I 93 North
8.31 mi · 9%
Northfield Road
4.7 mi · 5%
Gulf Road
4.28 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
65.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mason
00h 53m from Hinsdale
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mason and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

22 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

37 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Union Station

54 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

55 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hinsdale and Salem. Straight-line distance: 65.19 mi (104.91 km).

Hinsdale

#1 Hinsdale

Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire

Population3,906
Coordinates42.7861900, -72.4864800
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population30,641
Coordinates42.7884200, -71.2008900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: River Road (-72.486639, 42.786313)
End: (-71.200866, 42.788382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.75 L · about $13.29
Round trip
$26.59
6.74 gal · 25.5 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Hampshire · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hinsdale and Salem. The current time is 21:40:07.

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.