How far is Salem, NH from Barrington, NH?

The driving distance from Salem, NH to Barrington, NH is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31 miles (49.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
38.85 mi
01h 11m
Flight
31.01 mi
49.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.01 mi
Kilometers
49.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.85 mi
Kilometers
62.53 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barrington
Sat, Apr 11, 7:36 PM EDT
Return by in Salem
Sat, Apr 11, 8:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-04-11T18:25
Arrive Barrington
Sat, Apr 11, 7:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Brentwood
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Salem
19.4 mi
00h 35m
To Barrington
19.4 mi
00h 35m

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
54°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1844 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Atkinson Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Atkinson Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Atkinson Road

    11 m · 8 sec · Atkinson Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Westside Drive

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Westside Drive

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Island Pond Road

    1321 ft · 45 sec · Island Pond Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1469 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Stage Road

    1564 ft · 41 sec · Stage Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Route 111

    6.1 mi · 12 min · State Route 111

  11. 11

    Continue on Danville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Danville Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    15.9 mi · 24 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    52 m · 5 sec · Calef Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Calef Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Franklin Pierce Highway

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Franklin Pierce Highway

    590 ft · 13 sec · Franklin Pierce Highway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Pierce Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Danville Road
16.8 mi · 43%
State Route 111
6.14 mi · 16%
Calef Highway
4.46 mi · 11%
Franklin Pierce Highway
2.86 mi · 7%
North Main Street
2.14 mi · 5%
Westside Drive
1.54 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Danville Road

Continue straight

15.9 mi · 00h 24m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
31 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brentwood
00h 35m from Salem
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Salem and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Barrington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Salem and 19.4 miles from Barrington.

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

The direct path is about 31 miles (49.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salem and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Barrington.

Stop Ideas Near Brentwood

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

9 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

21 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

22 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

23 mi away
185 Grafton Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Barrington. Straight-line distance: 31.01 mi (49.9 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Barrington

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population9,231
Coordinates43.2228600, -71.0470100
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-71.20089, 42.78842)
End: Barrington (-71.04701, 43.22286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.19 L · about $5.40
Round trip
$10.81
2.74 gal · 10.38 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.40 $10.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.11 $12.21
Premium $4.86 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $6.00 $8.22 $16.43

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 Barrington. The current time is 18:25:45.

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.