How far is New Boston, NH from Salem, NH?

The driving distance from New Boston, NH to Salem, NH is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
39.71 mi
00h 50m
Flight
28.14 mi
45.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.14 mi
Kilometers
45.28 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.71 mi
Kilometers
63.9 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Wed, Apr 15, 11:56 PM EDT
Return by in New Boston
Thu, Apr 16, 12:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Boston
2026-04-15T23:06
Arrive Salem
Wed, Apr 15, 11:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Boston
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
Manchester
NH

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

From New Boston
18 mi
00h 25m
To Salem
21.7 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Boston and Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Coach Road

    67 m · 11 sec · Old Coach Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mont Vernon Road

    24 m · 2 sec · Mont Vernon Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Old Coach Road

    134 m · 15 sec · Old Coach Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Meetinghouse Hill Road

    1617 ft · 1 min · Meetinghouse Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bedford Road

    4 mi · 9 min · Bedford Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Bedford Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Bedford Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Hill Road

    2262 ft · 53 sec · Chestnut Hill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on New Boston Road

    5.7 mi · 13 min · New Boston Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston

    661 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Alan B Shepard Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Pelham, Salem

    1854 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    98 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Pelham Road

    2278 ft · 1 min · Pelham Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Boston and Salem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
10.8 mi · 27%
New Boston Road
10.3 mi · 26%
Bedford Road
5.15 mi · 13%
Alan B Shepard Highway
3.23 mi · 8%
Main Street
2.07 mi · 5%
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

10.8 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 25m from New Boston
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Boston and Mostly Clear near Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Boston to Salem?

The road trip is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from New Boston and 21.7 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 $5.52 one way or $11.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around New Boston and Mostly Clear near Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

1 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

23 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

25 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

39 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Boston and Salem. Straight-line distance: 28.14 mi (45.28 km).

New Boston

#1 New Boston

City in Texas, United States

Population5,941
Coordinates42.9761900, -71.6939600
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population30,641
Coordinates42.7884200, -71.2008900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Coach Road (-71.694065, 42.97594)
End: (-71.200866, 42.788382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.3 L · about $5.52
Round trip
$11.05
2.8 gal · 10.6 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.52 $11.05
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.24 $12.48
Premium $4.86 $6.80 $13.60
Diesel $6.00 $8.40 $16.79

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between New Boston and Salem. The current time is 23:06:40.

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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.