How far is Salem, NH from Brookline, NH?

The driving distance from Salem, NH to Brookline, NH is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
28.32 mi
00h 59m
Flight
23.49 mi
37.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.49 mi
Kilometers
37.8 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.32 mi
Kilometers
45.58 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookline
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 AM EDT
Return by in Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-04-23T02:48
Arrive Brookline
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Hudson
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Salem
14.2 mi
00h 29m
To Brookline
14.2 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Broadway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Range Road

    3161 ft · 1 min · Range Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Range Road

    2169 ft · 60 sec · Range Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Indian Rock Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Indian Rock Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Haverhill Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Haverhill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Central Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Central Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Burnham Road

    1408 ft · 38 sec · Burnham Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Ferry Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Ferry Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Bridge Street

    3208 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Canal Street

    3176 ft · 2 min · Canal Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    155 m · 23 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Amherst Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Broad Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

    29 m · 3 sec · Broad Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Ash Street

    2243 ft · 1 min · Ash Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Proctor Hill Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Proctor Hill Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Pepperell Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pepperell Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1555 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Old Milford Road

    1373 ft · 50 sec · Old Milford Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Steam Mill Hill Road

    20 m · 8 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broad Street
6.16 mi · 22%
Haverhill Road
3.39 mi · 12%
Proctor Hill Road
3.21 mi · 11%
Central Street
3.17 mi · 11%
Indian Rock Road
2.33 mi · 8%
Main Street
1.93 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Broad Street

Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

3.91 mi · 00h 08m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson
00h 29m from Salem
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Salem and Mostly Sunny near Brookline.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Salem and 14.2 miles from Brookline.

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

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.95 one way or $7.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Salem and Mostly Sunny near Brookline.

Stop Ideas Near Hudson

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

6 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

25 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

29 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

37 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Brookline. Straight-line distance: 23.49 mi (37.8 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Brookline

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population5,495
Coordinates42.7348100, -71.6581300
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-71.20089, 42.78842)
End: Brookline (-71.65813, 42.73481)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.78 L · about $3.95
Round trip
$7.89
2 gal · 7.56 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.95 $7.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.46 $8.91
Premium $4.86 $4.86 $9.72
Diesel $6.00 $6.00 $11.99

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Salem and Brookline. The current time is 02:48:55.

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.