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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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 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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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.
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Start on the route
34 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto Range Road
3161 ft · 1 min · Range Road
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Turn left onto Range Road
2169 ft · 60 sec · Range Road
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Continue on Indian Rock Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Indian Rock Road
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Continue on Haverhill Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Haverhill Road
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Continue on Central Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Central Street
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Turn right onto Burnham Road
1408 ft · 38 sec · Burnham Road
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Continue on Ferry Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Ferry Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
3208 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Canal Street
3176 ft · 2 min · Canal Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
155 m · 23 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Amherst Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
2.2 mi · 6 min · Broad Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street
29 m · 3 sec · Broad Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street
3.9 mi · 8 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Ash Street
2243 ft · 1 min · Ash Street
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Continue on Proctor Hill Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Proctor Hill Road
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Continue on Pepperell Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pepperell Road
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Continue on Main Street
1555 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Old Milford Road
1373 ft · 50 sec · Old Milford Road
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Turn right onto Steam Mill Hill Road
20 m · 8 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hudson.
Nashua, NH
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Haverhill station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Brookline. Straight-line distance: 23.49 mi (37.8 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brookline
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 5,495 |
| Coordinates | 42.7348100, -71.6581300 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookline (-71.65813, 42.73481)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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