How far is Plaistow, NH from Salem, NH?
The driving distance from Plaistow, NH to Salem, NH is about 9.3 miles (15 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Town in New Hampshire, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plaistow and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plaistow and Salem.
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Start on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Hazeltine Street
113 m · 18 sec · Hazeltine Street
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Turn left onto Plaistow Road
1853 ft · 1 min · Plaistow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Lawrence, Lowell
1856 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 97, MA 110, MA 113: Haverhill, Salem New Hampshire
830 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 97: Haverhill, Salem New Hampshire
816 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Broadway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Broadway
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Continue on State Route 97
1.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 97
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Continue on Ayers Village Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Ayers Village Road
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left
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 Plaistow 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.
State Route 97
Continue on State Route 97
1.83 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Plaistow 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 Plaistow to Salem?
The road trip is about 9.3 miles (15 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Atkinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Plaistow and 4.7 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.30 one way or $2.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Plaistow and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Atkinson
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 Atkinson.
Haverhill station
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Exeter station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plaistow and Salem. Straight-line distance: 6.32 mi (10.17 km).
#1 Plaistow
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 7,735 |
| Coordinates | 42.8364800, -71.0947800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| 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: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.30 | $2.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.60 | $3.21 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
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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