How far is Salem, NH from Bow, NH?
The driving distance from Salem, NH to Bow, NH is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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 00h 53m.
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.
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Bow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Bow.
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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
7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
2720 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
1236 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1390 ft · 33 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Bow
1070 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto South Street
978 ft · 28 sec · South Street
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Continue on Logging Hill Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Logging Hill Road
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Continue on Bow Center Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Bow Center Road
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Turn right onto Branch Londonderry Turnpike West
68 m · 17 sec · Branch Londonderry Turnpike West
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Turn sharp left onto White Rock Hill Road
51 m · 5 sec · White Rock Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · White Rock Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Bow.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Bow?
The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Salem and 19.2 miles from Bow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 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.
Stop Ideas Near Manchester
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 Manchester.
Manchester, New Hampshire
Nashua, NH
Concord, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Bow. Straight-line distance: 29.56 mi (47.57 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bow
Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 8,063 |
| Coordinates | 43.1320300, -71.5492400 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bow (-71.54924, 43.13203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.61 | $13.21 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.16 | $16.31 |
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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