How far is Lebanon, NH from Salem, NH?

The driving distance from Lebanon, NH to Salem, NH is about 93.6 miles (150.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.63 mi
01h 28m
Flight
79.25 mi
127.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.25 mi
Kilometers
127.54 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.63 mi
Kilometers
150.68 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:54 PM EDT
Return by in Lebanon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lebanon
2026-04-22T22:26
Arrive Salem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lebanon
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
Contoocook
NH

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Lebanon
46.1 mi
00h 44m
To Salem
47.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

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 Lebanon and Salem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Park Street

    90 m · 13 sec · South Park Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Park Street

    41 m · 4 sec · East Park Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Park Street

    608 ft · 18 sec · East Park Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    66 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Park Street

    19 m · 2 sec · West Park Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hanover Street

    90 m · 11 sec · Hanover Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Hanover Street

    1953 ft · 55 sec · Hanover Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Hanover Street

    1559 ft · 36 sec · Hanover Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 89 South, NH 10 South

    1314 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    55.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Pelham, Salem

    1854 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    98 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pelham Road

    2278 ft · 1 min · Pelham Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lebanon 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
56.2 mi · 60%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
10.8 mi · 12%
I 93 South
7.68 mi · 8%
Everett Turnpike
7.62 mi · 8%
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.43 mi · 5%
Main Street
2.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

55.9 mi · 01h 05m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
79.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Contoocook
00h 44m from Lebanon
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lebanon 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 Lebanon to Salem?

The road trip is about 93.6 miles (150.7 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Contoocook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.1 miles from Lebanon and 47.5 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.02 one way or $26.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lebanon and Chance Rain Showers near Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Contoocook

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

15 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

28 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

33 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

45 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and Salem. Straight-line distance: 79.25 mi (127.54 km).

Lebanon

#1 Lebanon

City in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

Population13,808
Coordinates43.6422900, -72.2517600
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population30,641
Coordinates42.7884200, -71.2008900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: South Park Street (-72.251716, 43.641952)
End: (-71.200866, 42.788382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.51 L · about $13.02
Round trip
$26.04
6.6 gal · 25.02 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.02 $26.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.71 $29.42
Premium $4.86 $16.03 $32.06
Diesel $6.00 $19.79 $39.58

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 Lebanon and Salem. The current time is 22:26:02.

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.