How far is Littleton, NH from Salem, NH?

The driving distance from Littleton, NH to Salem, NH is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
125.6 mi
01h 55m
Flight
108.67 mi
174.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.67 mi
Kilometers
174.89 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.6 mi
Kilometers
202.14 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM EDT
Return by in Littleton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Littleton
2026-04-22T22:26
Arrive Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Littleton
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
Sanbornton
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Littleton
61.5 mi
00h 57m
To Salem
64.2 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
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 Littleton and Salem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    14 m · 8 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cottage Street

    2815 ft · 50 sec · Cottage Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bethlehem Road

    2979 ft · 50 sec · Bethlehem Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    825 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    50.5 mi · 54 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Pelham, Salem

    1854 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    98 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Pelham Road

    2278 ft · 1 min · Pelham Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Littleton 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
60 mi · 48%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 12%
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi · 9%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
10.8 mi · 9%
I 93 South
7.68 mi · 6%
Franconia Notch Parkway
7.61 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

50.5 mi · 00h 54m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
108.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanbornton
00h 57m from Littleton
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Littleton 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 Littleton to Salem?

The road trip is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Sanbornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Littleton and 64.2 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.48 one way or $34.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Littleton and Chance Rain Showers near Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Sanbornton

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

4 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

15 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

31 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

31 mi away
83 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Littleton and Salem. Straight-line distance: 108.67 mi (174.89 km).

Littleton

#1 Littleton

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population5,902
Coordinates44.3061700, -71.7700900
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population30,641
Coordinates42.7884200, -71.2008900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Union Street (-71.77008, 44.306101)
End: (-71.200866, 42.788382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.78 L · about $17.48
Round trip
$34.95
8.86 gal · 33.56 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $17.48 $34.95
Mid-grade $4.46 $19.74 $39.49
Premium $4.86 $21.52 $43.04
Diesel $6.00 $26.57 $53.13

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 Littleton and Salem. The current time is 22:26:06.

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.