How far is Ossipee, NH from Salem, NH?

The driving distance from Ossipee, NH to Salem, NH is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (100 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
84.97 mi
01h 35m
Flight
62.12 mi
99.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.12 mi
Kilometers
99.97 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.97 mi
Kilometers
136.74 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 AM EDT
Return by in Ossipee
Thu, Apr 23, 9:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ossipee
2026-04-23T06:24
Arrive Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ossipee
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
Dover
NH

County seat city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

From Ossipee
42 mi
00h 47m
To Salem
42.9 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Courthouse Square

    87 m · 6 sec · Courthouse Square

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Old Granite Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Granite Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto White Mountain Highway

    15.6 mi · 22 min · White Mountain Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Spaulding Turnpike

    34 mi · 45 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 97, MA 110, MA 113: Haverhill, Salem New Hampshire

    830 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 97: Haverhill, Salem New Hampshire

    816 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 97

    1.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 97

  13. 13

    Continue on Ayers Village Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Ayers Village Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ossipee 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spaulding Turnpike
34 mi · 40%
White Mountain Highway
15.6 mi · 18%
Blue Star Turnpike
14.9 mi · 18%
I 495 South
12.9 mi · 15%
State Route 97
1.83 mi · 2%
Old Granite Road
1.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Spaulding Turnpike

Continue on Spaulding Turnpike

34 mi · 00h 45m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
62.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
00h 47m from Ossipee
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ossipee and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from Ossipee and 42.9 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 62.1 miles (100 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.83 one way or $23.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ossipee and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dover and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

Old City Hall

Portsmouth , NH
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Dover City Hall
Meeting point 1.5 mi away

Dover City Hall

Dover , NH
288 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
Rating 4.2/5 38 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dover.

RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

8 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

16 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Exeter station

25 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ossipee and Salem. Straight-line distance: 62.12 mi (99.97 km).

Ossipee

#1 Ossipee

Town of the United States

Population4,383
Coordinates43.6853600, -71.1167300
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population30,641
Coordinates42.7884200, -71.2008900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.116726, 43.685305)
End: (-71.200866, 42.788382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.35 L · about $11.83
Round trip
$23.67
6 gal · 22.7 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.83 $23.67
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.37 $26.74
Premium $4.86 $14.57 $29.15
Diesel $6.00 $17.99 $35.98

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 Ossipee and Salem. The current time is 06:24:10.

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.