How far is Peterborough, NH from Salem, NH?
The driving distance from Peterborough, NH to Salem, NH is about 58 miles (93.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
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.
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peterborough and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peterborough and Salem.
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Start on Peterborough Bypass
21 m · 4 sec · Peterborough Bypass
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Continue on Wilton Road
4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road
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Continue on Gibbons Highway
9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway
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Continue on Elm Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto State Route 101
4.9 mi · 7 min · State Route 101
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 101A: Milford, Nashua
2194 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
68 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
8.9 mi · 19 min
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Continue on Lowell Street
1069 ft · 34 sec · Lowell Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Street
2366 ft · 1 min · Canal Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
3232 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Ferry Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Ferry Street
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Continue on Burnham Road
1383 ft · 42 sec · Burnham Road
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Turn left onto Central Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Central Street
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Continue on Haverhill Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Haverhill Road
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Continue on Indian Rock Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Indian Rock Road
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Continue on Range Road
2145 ft · 57 sec · Range Road
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Continue on Range Road
3199 ft · 2 min · Range Road
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right
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 Peterborough and Salem.
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.
Gibbons Highway
Continue on Gibbons Highway
9.33 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Peterborough 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 Peterborough to Salem?
The road trip is about 58 miles (93.3 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Peterborough and 35.5 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.09 one way or $16.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Peterborough and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Milford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milford.
Nashua, NH
Manchester, New Hampshire
Concord, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peterborough and Salem. Straight-line distance: 38.47 mi (61.91 km).
#1 Peterborough
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 6,743 |
| Coordinates | 42.8706400, -71.9517500 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| 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: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.09 | $16.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.14 | $18.27 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.29 | $24.59 |
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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