How far is Meredith, NH from Salem, NH?

The driving distance from Meredith, NH to Salem, NH is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
80.72 mi
01h 18m
Flight
61.91 mi
99.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.91 mi
Kilometers
99.64 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.72 mi
Kilometers
129.91 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM EDT
Return by in Meredith
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meredith
2026-04-22T22:09
Arrive Salem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meredith
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
East Concord
NH

A census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

From Meredith
39.3 mi
00h 39m
To Salem
41.4 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain 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 Meredith and Salem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    31 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    24 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    82 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    8.3 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1392 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord

    1520 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    14.9 mi · 16 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Pelham, Salem

    1854 ft · 45 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    98 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Pelham Road

    2278 ft · 1 min · Pelham Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meredith 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
15.7 mi · 19%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 19%
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi · 13%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
10.8 mi · 13%
I 93 South
7.96 mi · 10%
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.43 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Senator Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

15.4 mi · 00h 18m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
61.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Concord
00h 39m from Meredith
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Meredith 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 Meredith to Salem?

The road trip is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

East Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Meredith and 41.4 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Concord

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

3 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

24 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

29 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

43 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meredith and Salem. Straight-line distance: 61.91 mi (99.64 km).

Meredith

#1 Meredith

Town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population6,476
Coordinates43.6575700, -71.5003500
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population30,641
Coordinates42.7884200, -71.2008900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.500792, 43.657711)
End: (-71.200866, 42.788382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.78 L · about $11.24
Round trip
$22.49
5.7 gal · 21.56 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.24 $22.49
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.70 $25.40
Premium $4.86 $13.85 $27.69
Diesel $6.00 $17.09 $34.18

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 Meredith and Salem. The current time is 22:09:00.

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.