How far is Salem, NH from Atkinson, NH?
The driving distance from Salem, NH to Atkinson, NH is about 7 miles (11.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Atkinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Atkinson.
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Start on the route
34 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1844 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Atkinson Road
3263 ft · 1 min · Atkinson Road
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Turn right onto Providence Hill Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Providence Hill Road
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Continue on Sawyer Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Sawyer Avenue
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Turn left onto Meditation Lane
1 mi · 3 min · Meditation Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1017 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Leroy Avenue
715 ft · 31 sec · Leroy Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leroy Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Atkinson.
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.
North Main Street
Continue on North Main Street
2.14 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Salem and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Atkinson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Atkinson?
The road trip is about 7 miles (11.2 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Hampstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Salem and 3.5 miles from Atkinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.99 one way or $1.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salem and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Atkinson.
Stop Ideas Near Hampstead
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 Hampstead.
Haverhill station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Exeter station
Manchester, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Atkinson. Straight-line distance: 4.41 mi (7.09 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atkinson
Town in New Hampshire, USA
| Population | 7,163 |
| Coordinates | 42.8384200, -71.1470000 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atkinson (-71.147, 42.83842)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $0.99 | $1.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.11 | $2.23 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.21 | $2.43 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
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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