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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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.
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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
1.4 km · 2 min · Atkinson Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Atkinson Road
11 m · 8 sec · Atkinson Road
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Turn left onto Westside Drive
1.5 mi · 4 min · Westside Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Island Pond Road
1321 ft · 45 sec · Island Pond Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1469 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Stage Road
1564 ft · 41 sec · Stage Road
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Turn right onto State Route 111
6.1 mi · 12 min · State Route 111
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Continue on Danville Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Danville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
15.9 mi · 24 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle
52 m · 5 sec · Calef Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway
4.4 mi · 8 min · Calef Highway
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Turn left onto Franklin Pierce Highway
2.7 mi · 6 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Franklin Pierce Highway
590 ft · 13 sec · Franklin Pierce Highway
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brentwood.
Exeter station
Durham–UNH station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Barrington. Straight-line distance: 31.01 mi (49.9 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barrington
Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 9,231 |
| Coordinates | 43.2228600, -71.0470100 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barrington (-71.04701, 43.22286)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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