How far is Salem, NH from Bennington, NH?
The driving distance from Salem, NH to Bennington, NH is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
Driving 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 29m.
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.
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Bennington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Bennington.
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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
14.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Mast Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Mast Road
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Continue on South Mast Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Mast Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Mast Street
11 m · 1 sec · South Mast Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street
1 km · 2 min · South Mast Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pleasant Street
33 m · 5 sec · Pleasant Street
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Exit the rotary onto Pleasant Street
1977 ft · 58 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on New Boston Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · New Boston Road
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Continue on River Road
4.7 mi · 9 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Depot Street
1156 ft · 33 sec · Depot Street
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Turn right onto High Street
63 m · 6 sec · High Street
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Continue on Francestown Road
4 mi · 8 min · Francestown Road
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Continue on New Boston Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · New Boston Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Bennington Road
3 mi · 6 min · Bennington Road
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Continue on Francestown Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Francestown Road
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Turn right onto Antrim Road
131 m · 12 sec · Antrim Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Antrim Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Bennington.
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.
I 93 North
Merge slight right
14.9 mi · 00h 17m
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 Mostly Sunny near Bennington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Bennington?
The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Pinardville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Salem and 25.9 miles from Bennington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.22 one way or $14.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salem and Mostly Sunny near Bennington.
Stop Ideas Near Pinardville
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 Pinardville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 39.52 mi (63.6 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bennington
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 1,518 |
| Coordinates | 43.0031400, -71.9245200 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bennington (-71.92452, 43.00314)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.16 | $16.31 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
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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