How far is Rochester, NH from Salem, NH?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rochester and Salem is 37.43 miles (60.24 km).
Flight distance from Rochester, NH to Salem, NH is 37.43 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rochester, New Hampshire to Salem, New Hampshire is: 54.49 miles (87.69 km) by car.
Driving from Rochester to Salem will take approximately 01 hours 04 minutes.
#1 Rochester
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 31719 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°18'16"N 70°58'32"W |
| Latitude | 43.3045300 |
| Longitude | -70.9756200 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30641 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°47'18"N 71°12'3"W |
| Latitude | 42.7884200 |
| Longitude | -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Salem: (-71.200866,42.788382)
Estimated Travel Time Between Rochester and Salem
The distance between Rochester and Salem is 88 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 58 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Rochester and Salem. The current time is 04:40:15.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 48 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 21 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 05 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 46 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 43 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.28 liters (1.92 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rochester and Salem.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rochester to Salem is $6.72 (diesel $8.43).
New Hampshire gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.5 | $3.96 | $4.38 | $4.38 |
| Total | $6.72 | $7.62 | $8.43 | $8.43 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New Hampshire ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.496 (Diesel $4.384) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 21, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rochester and Salem (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Derry Village, NH to Rochester 38.95 miles (63 km)
Driving distance from East Concord, NH to Rochester 35.04 miles (56 km)
