How far is Salem, NH from Bridgewater, NH?
The driving distance from Salem, NH to Bridgewater, NH is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (104 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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 01h 42m.
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.
A census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Bridgewater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Bridgewater.
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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
13.2 mi · 14 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
1733 ft · 60 sec
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Turn left onto NH 132 South, NH 104 West: New Hampton, Bristol, NH Fish & Game
35 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
5.7 mi · 10 min
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1024 ft · 31 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Lake Street
3.4 mi · 7 min · Lake Street
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Continue on Mayhew Turnpike
1715 ft · 40 sec · Mayhew Turnpike
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Turn left onto Whittemore Point Road South
71 m · 10 sec · Whittemore Point Road South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whittemore Point Road South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Bridgewater.
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.
Light Rain leaving Salem and Light Rain near Bridgewater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Bridgewater?
The road trip is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
East Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Salem and 39.1 miles from Bridgewater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.6 miles (104 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.89 one way or $21.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Salem and Light Rain near Bridgewater.
Stop Ideas Near East Concord
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 East Concord.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Bridgewater. Straight-line distance: 64.62 mi (104 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bridgewater
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 1,082 |
| Coordinates | 43.6384100, -71.7364700 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridgewater (-71.73647, 43.63841)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.89 | $21.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.41 | $26.82 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.55 | $33.10 |
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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