How far is Moultonborough, NH from Salem, NH?

The driving distance from Moultonborough, NH to Salem, NH is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
90.2 mi
01h 36m
Flight
67.49 mi
108.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.49 mi
Kilometers
108.62 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.2 mi
Kilometers
145.17 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Sat, Apr 18, 6:20 PM EDT
Return by in Moultonborough
Sat, Apr 18, 7:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moultonborough
2026-04-18T16:43
Arrive Salem
Sat, Apr 18, 6:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moultonborough
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
Boscawen
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Moultonborough
44 mi
00h 48m
To Salem
46.2 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Moultonborough and Salem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whittier Highway

    6.3 mi · 13 min · Whittier Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Whittier Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Whittier Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Winnipesaukee Street

    816 ft · 20 sec · Winnipesaukee Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    8.3 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1392 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

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

    1520 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    14.9 mi · 16 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 Moultonborough 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
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
15.7 mi · 17%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 17%
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi · 12%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
10.8 mi · 12%
I 93 South
7.96 mi · 9%
Whittier Highway
6.32 mi · 7%
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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
67.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boscawen
00h 48m from Moultonborough
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Moultonborough and Mostly Cloudy near Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Moultonborough to Salem?

The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Boscawen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44 miles from Moultonborough and 46.2 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.55 one way or $25.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Moultonborough and Mostly Cloudy near Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Boscawen

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

13 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

16 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

34 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

39 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moultonborough and Salem. Straight-line distance: 67.49 mi (108.62 km).

Moultonborough

#1 Moultonborough

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population4,211
Coordinates43.7548000, -71.3967400
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population30,641
Coordinates42.7884200, -71.2008900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Whittier Highway (-71.396651, 43.754748)
End: (-71.200866, 42.788382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.05 L · about $12.55
Round trip
$25.09
6.36 gal · 24.1 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.55 $25.09
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.17 $28.35
Premium $4.86 $15.45 $30.90
Diesel $6.00 $19.07 $38.14

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Moultonborough and Salem. The current time is 16:43:34.

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.