How far is Salem, NH from Allenstown, NH?

The driving distance from Salem, NH to Allenstown, NH is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
35.18 mi
00h 52m
Flight
27.46 mi
44.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.46 mi
Kilometers
44.19 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.18 mi
Kilometers
56.61 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allenstown
Tue, Apr 28, 11:31 AM EDT
Return by in Salem
Tue, Apr 28, 12:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-04-28T10:38
Arrive Allenstown
Tue, Apr 28, 11:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salem
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 Salem
17.6 mi
00h 26m
To Allenstown
17.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NE
Destination
60°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Pelham Road

    1215 ft · 32 sec · Pelham Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North

    2916 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    17.3 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Everett Turnpike

    1625 ft · 21 sec · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Hooksett

    2590 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 39 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 1 min · Riverside Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1272 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto College Park Drive

    2508 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hooksett Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Allenstown Road

    1298 ft · 32 sec · Allenstown Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pinewood Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Gilbert Road

    1066 ft · 40 sec · Gilbert Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    21 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
25 mi · 71%
Pinewood Road
2.8 mi · 8%
Main Street
2.32 mi · 7%
Hooksett Road
2.21 mi · 6%
Hooksett
0.49 mi · 1%
College Park Drive
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Merge slight right

17.3 mi · 00h 21m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
27.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 26m from Salem
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Salem and Sunny near Allenstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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 17.6 miles from Salem and 17.6 miles from Allenstown.

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

The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salem and Sunny near Allenstown.

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 Salem and Allenstown. Straight-line distance: 27.46 mi (44.19 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population30,641
Coordinates42.7884200, -71.2008900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Allenstown

#2 Allenstown

Town in New Hampshire

Population4,488
Coordinates43.1567300, -71.4047800
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-71.20089, 42.78842)
End: Allenstown (-71.40478, 43.15673)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.7 L · about $4.89
Round trip
$9.78
2.48 gal · 9.4 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.89 $9.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.53 $11.05
Premium $4.86 $6.02 $12.05
Diesel $6.00 $7.44 $14.87

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Salem and Allenstown. The current time is 10:38:35.

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.