How far is Madbury, NH from Salem, NH?
The driving distance from Madbury, NH to Salem, NH is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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.
City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madbury and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madbury and Salem.
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Start on Kelley Road
533 ft · 30 sec · Kelley Road
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Turn left
150 m · 37 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Knox Marsh Road
2 mi · 3 min · Knox Marsh Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1240 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
10.3 mi · 14 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike
7.3 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike
7.7 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester
12.9 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 97, MA 110, MA 113: Haverhill, Salem New Hampshire
830 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 97: Haverhill, Salem New Hampshire
816 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Broadway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Broadway
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Continue on State Route 97
1.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 97
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Continue on Ayers Village Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Ayers Village Road
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · 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 Madbury 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.
I 495 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester
12.9 mi · 00h 15m
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 Madbury 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 Madbury to Salem?
The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Hampton Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Madbury and 22.9 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.35 one way or $12.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Madbury and Chance Rain Showers near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Hampton Falls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hampton Falls.
Exeter station
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Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madbury and Salem. Straight-line distance: 29.81 mi (47.97 km).
#1 Madbury
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 1,879 |
| Coordinates | 43.1692500, -70.9239500 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| 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: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.66 | $19.31 |
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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