How far is Salem, NH from Bow Bog, NH?
The driving distance from Salem, NH to Bow Bog, NH is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Bow Bog.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Bow Bog.
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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 right to continue on Everett Turnpike
1625 ft · 21 sec · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Hooksett
2590 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road
1333 ft · 39 sec · Hackett Hill Road
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Turn left onto West River Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West River Road
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Turn left onto Pine Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Pine Street
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Continue on Bow Bog Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Bow Bog Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bow Bog Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Bow Bog.
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
17.3 mi · 00h 21m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Bow Bog.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Bow Bog?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Derry Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Salem and 15.9 miles from Bow Bog.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.42 one way or $8.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salem and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Bow Bog.
Stop Ideas Near Derry Village
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 Derry Village.
Manchester, New Hampshire
Nashua, NH
Haverhill station
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Bow Bog. Straight-line distance: 27.81 mi (44.76 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bow Bog
City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 8,381 |
| Coordinates | 43.1206400, -71.5114600 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bow Bog (-71.51146, 43.12064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.72 | $13.43 |
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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