How far is Salem, NH from Deerfield, NH?

The driving distance from Salem, NH to Deerfield, NH is about 37.9 miles (61 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 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
37.88 mi
00h 59m
Flight
24.73 mi
39.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.73 mi
Kilometers
39.8 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.88 mi
Kilometers
60.96 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deerfield
Sun, Apr 19, 2:29 AM EDT
Return by in Salem
Sun, Apr 19, 3:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-04-19T01:29
Arrive Deerfield
Sun, Apr 19, 2:29 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
Manchester
NH

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

From Salem
19 mi
00h 29m
To Deerfield
19 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Pelham Road

    1215 ft · 32 sec · Pelham Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North

    2916 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    17.3 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 43: Candia, Deerfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1033 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Old Candia Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Candia Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1235 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Deerfield Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Deerfield Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Candia Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Candia Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Stage Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Stage Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Raymond Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Raymond Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto North Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Nottingham Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Nottingham Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Nottingham Road

    1244 ft · 39 sec · Nottingham Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Harvey Road

    112 m · 13 sec · Harvey Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harvey Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
17.9 mi · 47%
NH 101 East
6.28 mi · 17%
Main Street
2.31 mi · 6%
Old Candia Road
2.15 mi · 6%
Deerfield Road
1.96 mi · 5%
Raymond Road
1.94 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
+13.2 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 29m from Salem
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Salem and Rain Showers Likely near Deerfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.9 miles (61 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Salem and 19 miles from Deerfield.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Salem and Rain Showers Likely near Deerfield.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

1 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

23 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

25 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

39 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Deerfield. Straight-line distance: 24.73 mi (39.8 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Deerfield

Town in New Hampshire

Population4,564
Coordinates43.1461900, -71.2164500
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-71.20089, 42.78842)
End: Deerfield (-71.21645, 43.14619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.06 L · about $5.29
Round trip
$10.57
2.68 gal · 10.12 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.29 $10.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.97 $11.94
Premium $4.86 $6.51 $13.02
Diesel $6.00 $8.04 $16.07

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Salem and Deerfield. The current time is 01:29:07.

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.