How far is Lempster, NH from Salem, NH?
The driving distance from Lempster, NH to Salem, NH is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
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.
The capital of New Hampshire.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lempster and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lempster and Salem.
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Start on North Pitkin Road
43 m · 11 sec · North Pitkin Road
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Turn right onto Lempster Street
2753 ft · 1 min · Lempster Street
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Continue on 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike
1.5 mi · 3 min · 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike
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Continue on Mountain Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · Mountain Road
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Continue on Lempster Mountain Road
2 mi · 4 min · Lempster Mountain Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
4.5 mi · 8 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Road
1.5 km · 2 min · State Road
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Continue on 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike
3.9 mi · 7 min · 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1256 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street
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Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway
16.3 mi · 22 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike
5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
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Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
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Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
10.8 mi · 12 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pelham, Salem
1854 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left
98 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Pelham Road
2278 ft · 1 min · Pelham Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · 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 Lempster and Salem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Franklin Pierce Highway
Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway
16.3 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lempster 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 Lempster to Salem?
The road trip is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Lempster and 40.4 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.93 one way or $21.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lempster and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Concord
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 Concord.
Concord, New Hampshire
Manchester, New Hampshire
Tilton, New Hampshire
New Hampton, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lempster and Salem. Straight-line distance: 59.74 mi (96.14 km).
#1 Lempster
Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire
| Population | 1,177 |
| Coordinates | 43.2384100, -72.2106400 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| 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: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.35 | $24.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.46 | $26.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.61 | $33.22 |
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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