How far is Salem, NH from Canaan, NH?
The driving distance from Salem, NH to Canaan, NH is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 07m.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Canaan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Canaan.
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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
6.4 mi · 8 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
1.3 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street
45 m · 2 sec · King Street
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Exit the roundabout onto King Street
1.1 km · 1 min · King Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward King Street
35 m · 2 sec · King Street
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Exit the roundabout onto King Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · King Street
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Keep slight left to continue on High Street
5 mi · 8 min · High Street
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Continue on Old Turnpike Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road
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Continue on Salisbury Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Salisbury Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto U.S. Route 4
10.3 mi · 17 min · U.S. Route 4
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Continue on Main Street
7.8 mi · 14 min · Main Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 4
2.6 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 4
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Continue on Church Street
1097 ft · 33 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Canaan Street
126 m · 12 sec · Canaan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Canaan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Canaan.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Salem and Mostly Sunny near Canaan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Canaan?
The road trip is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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 42.1 miles from Salem and 42.1 miles from Canaan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72 miles (115.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.72 one way or $23.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 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 Canaan.
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 Canaan. Straight-line distance: 72.05 mi (115.95 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canaan
Town in New Hamsphire
| Population | 3,917 |
| Coordinates | 43.6475700, -72.0117500 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canaan (-72.01175, 43.64757)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.72 | $23.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.24 | $26.47 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.43 | $28.86 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.81 | $35.62 |
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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