How far is Salem, NH from Bath, NH?
The driving distance from Salem, NH to Bath, NH is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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 02h 40m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Bath.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Bath.
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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
17.3 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
44.9 mi · 48 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 112: North Woodstock, Lincoln
1539 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Kancamagus Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Kancamagus Highway
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Turn slight left onto Lost River Road
15.6 mi · 30 min · Lost River Road
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Continue on Wild Ammonoosuc Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · Wild Ammonoosuc Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rum Hill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rum Hill Road
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Continue on Lisbon Road
531 ft · 16 sec · Lisbon Road
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Turn left onto West Bath Road
72 m · 7 sec · West Bath Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Bath Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Bath.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Styles Bridges Highway
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
44.9 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Salem and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bath.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Bath?
The road trip is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Sanbornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from Salem and 61.3 miles from Bath.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 1:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Salem and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bath.
Stop Ideas Near Sanbornton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Bath. Straight-line distance: 102.69 mi (165.26 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bath
City in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 1,107 |
| Coordinates | 44.1670100, -71.9662000 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bath (-71.9662, 44.16701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $17.04 | $34.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $19.25 | $38.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $20.99 | $41.97 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $25.91 | $51.81 |
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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