How far is Lee, NH from Salem, NH?
The driving distance from Lee, NH to Salem, NH is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee and Salem.
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Start on the route
32 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Mast Road
38 m · 4 sec · Mast Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Mast Road
82 m · 8 sec · Mast Road
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Continue on North River Road
3 mi · 6 min · North River Road
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Continue on Lee Hill Road
1843 ft · 45 sec · Lee Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Calef Highway
4.7 mi · 8 min · Calef Highway
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Continue on Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway
5.9 mi · 9 min · Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Danville Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Danville Road
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Turn straight onto Page Road
6.1 mi · 13 min · Page Road
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Turn left onto Stage Road
1564 ft · 38 sec · Stage Road
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Continue on Main Street
1469 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Island Pond Road
1321 ft · 41 sec · Island Pond Road
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Turn left onto Westside Drive
1.5 mi · 4 min · Westside Drive
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Continue on Atkinson Road
11 m · 7 sec · Atkinson Road
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Continue on Atkinson Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Atkinson Road
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Turn slight left onto North Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1844 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
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 Lee 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.
Page Road
Turn straight onto Page Road
6.14 mi · 00h 13m
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 leaving Lee 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 Lee to Salem?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Lee and 18 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lee and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Kingston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kingston.
Exeter station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Haverhill station
Durham–UNH station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee and Salem. Straight-line distance: 25.04 mi (40.29 km).
#1 Lee
Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 4,597 |
| Coordinates | 43.1231400, -71.0114500 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.58 | $9.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.64 | $11.27 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.96 | $13.91 |
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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