How far is Salem, NH from Andover, NH?

The driving distance from Salem, NH to Andover, NH is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
61.38 mi
01h 27m
Flight
54.72 mi
88.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.72 mi
Kilometers
88.06 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.38 mi
Kilometers
98.78 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Andover
Sat, Apr 11, 7:51 PM EDT
Return by in Salem
Sat, Apr 11, 9:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-04-11T18:24
Arrive Andover
Sat, Apr 11, 7:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Bow Bog
NH

City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Salem
30.7 mi
00h 43m
To Andover
30.7 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street

    45 m · 2 sec · King Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto King Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · King Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward King Street

    35 m · 2 sec · King Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto King Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · King Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on High Street

    5 mi · 8 min · High Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Salisbury Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Salisbury Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Street

    35 m · 5 sec · North Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
25 mi · 41%
Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 17%
Styles Bridges Highway
6.41 mi · 10%
Old Turnpike Road
5.43 mi · 9%
High Street
5.02 mi · 8%
King Street
3.23 mi · 5%
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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
54.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bow Bog
00h 43m from Salem
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Salem and Sunny near Andover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Bow Bog is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Salem and 30.7 miles from Andover.

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

The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bow Bog

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bow Bog, 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 Bow Bog.

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

10 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

15 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

37 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

37 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Andover. Straight-line distance: 54.72 mi (88.06 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Andover

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population2,388
Coordinates43.4370200, -71.8234100
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-71.20089, 42.78842)
End: Andover (-71.82341, 43.43702)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.2 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.12
4.34 gal · 16.4 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.56 $17.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.67 $19.34
Premium $4.86 $10.54 $21.08
Diesel $6.00 $13.01 $26.03

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Salem and Andover. The current time is 18:24:52.

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.