How far is Salem, NH from Danville, NH?
The driving distance from Salem, NH to Danville, NH is about 10.6 miles (17 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Danville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Danville.
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Start on the route
34 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1844 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Atkinson Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Atkinson Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Atkinson Road
11 m · 8 sec · Atkinson Road
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Turn left onto Westside Drive
1.5 mi · 4 min · Westside Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Island Pond Road
1321 ft · 45 sec · Island Pond Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1469 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Stage Road
1564 ft · 41 sec · Stage Road
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Turn right onto State Route 111
3.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 111
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left
57 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Danville.
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.
State Route 111
Turn right onto State Route 111
3.59 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Clear leaving Salem and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Danville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Danville?
The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hampstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Salem and 5.3 miles from Danville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.46 one way or $2.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Salem and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Danville.
Stop Ideas Near Hampstead
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 Hampstead.
Haverhill station
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Exeter station
Manchester, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Danville. Straight-line distance: 9.41 mi (15.15 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Danville
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 4,596 |
| Coordinates | 42.9125900, -71.1245000 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Danville (-71.1245, 42.91259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.65 | $3.30 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.80 | $3.59 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
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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