How far is Salem, NH from Amherst, NH?
The driving distance from Salem, NH to Amherst, NH is about 33.6 miles (54 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Amherst.
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Start on the route
34 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Pelham Road
1215 ft · 32 sec · Pelham Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North
2916 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
14.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
2229 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
8.8 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 122: Amherst
910 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NH 122 South
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Amherst Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Amherst Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Amherst.
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.
I 93 North
Merge slight right
14.9 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Salem and Partly Sunny near Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Amherst?
The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Salem and 16.8 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Salem and Partly Sunny near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
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 Auburn.
Manchester, New Hampshire
Nashua, NH
Concord, New Hampshire
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 22.1 mi (35.56 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amherst
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 11,418 |
| Coordinates | 42.8614700, -71.6253500 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: Amherst (-71.62535, 42.86147)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.08 | $14.15 |
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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