How far is Salem, NH from Boscawen, NH?

The driving distance from Salem, NH to Boscawen, NH is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
47.52 mi
01h 03m
Flight
42.12 mi
67.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.12 mi
Kilometers
67.78 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.52 mi
Kilometers
76.47 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boscawen
Sat, Apr 18, 10:20 AM EDT
Return by in Salem
Sat, Apr 18, 11:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-04-18T09:17
Arrive Boscawen
Sat, Apr 18, 10:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Hooksett
NH

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Salem
23.7 mi
00h 31m
To Boscawen
23.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Pelham Road

    1215 ft · 32 sec · Pelham Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North

    2916 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    17.3 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street

    45 m · 2 sec · King Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto King Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · King Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward King Street

    35 m · 2 sec · King Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto King Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · King Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto The Acre

    34 m · 5 sec · The Acre

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Acre

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
25 mi · 53%
Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 21%
Styles Bridges Highway
6.41 mi · 13%
King Street
2.84 mi · 6%
Main Street
2.07 mi · 4%
US 4
0.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Merge slight right

17.3 mi · 00h 21m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hooksett
00h 31m from Salem
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Salem and Mostly Cloudy near Boscawen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

South Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Salem and 23.7 miles from Boscawen.

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

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.63 one way or $13.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Salem and Mostly Cloudy near Boscawen.

Stop Ideas Near South Hooksett

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

5 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

22 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Exeter station

39 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Boscawen. Straight-line distance: 42.12 mi (67.78 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Boscawen

Town in New Hampshire

Population4,097
Coordinates43.3150800, -71.6209100
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-71.20089, 42.78842)
End: Boscawen (-71.62091, 43.31508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.35 L · about $6.63
Round trip
$13.26
3.36 gal · 12.7 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.63 $13.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.49 $14.98
Premium $4.86 $8.16 $16.32
Diesel $6.00 $10.07 $20.15

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Salem and Boscawen. The current time is 09:17:03.

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.