How far is Salem, NH from Berlin, NH?
The driving distance from Salem, NH to Berlin, NH is about 151.4 miles (243.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Berlin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Berlin.
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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
48.9 mi · 53 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway
7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster
10.4 mi · 16 min
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Continue on US Route 3 North
2 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 North
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Turn right onto State Route 115
3.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 115
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Continue on Owls Head Highway
6.1 mi · 9 min · Owls Head Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Presidential Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Presidential Highway
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Continue on Gorham Hill Road
9.1 mi · 13 min · Gorham Hill Road
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Continue on Lancaster Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
3.7 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on Glen Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Glen Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Green Street
103 m · 16 sec · Green Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
79 m · 13 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn sharp right
11 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
45 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Berlin.
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
48.9 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Salem and Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Berlin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Berlin?
The road trip is about 151.4 miles (243.6 km) and usually takes 03h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Salem and 75.7 miles from Berlin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.07 one way or $42.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salem and Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Berlin.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
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 Ashland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Berlin. Straight-line distance: 116.1 mi (186.84 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Berlin
City in Coos County, New Hampshire, USA
| Population | 9,813 |
| Coordinates | 44.4686700, -71.1850800 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| Country | United States |
End: Berlin (-71.18508, 44.46867)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $21.07 | $42.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $23.80 | $47.60 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $25.94 | $51.88 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $32.02 | $64.05 |
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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