How far is Salem, NH from Deering, NH?

The driving distance from Salem, NH to Deering, NH is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
46.16 mi
01h 16m
Flight
38.04 mi
61.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.04 mi
Kilometers
61.22 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.16 mi
Kilometers
74.29 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deering
Tue, May 12, 10:59 PM EDT
Return by in Salem
Wed, May 13, 12:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-05-12T21:42
Arrive Deering
Tue, May 12, 10:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Bedford
NH

City in New Hampshire, USA

From Salem
23.1 mi
00h 38m
To Deering
23.1 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mast Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Mast Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Mast Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Mast Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Mast Street

    11 m · 1 sec · South Mast Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Mast Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    15 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Main Street

    1665 ft · 57 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Mast Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Mast Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Mast Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Mast Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Stark Highway

    3.8 mi · 7 min · South Stark Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Short Street

    630 ft · 28 sec · Short Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Dustin Tavern Road

    55 m · 9 sec · Dustin Tavern Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Deering Road

    5 mi · 10 min · Deering Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Deering Center Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Deering Center Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Reservoir Road

    72 m · 11 sec · Reservoir Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    51 m · 7 sec · Maple Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
15.4 mi · 33%
NH 101 West
5.77 mi · 12%
Deering Road
4.95 mi · 11%
South Stark Highway
3.81 mi · 8%
I 293 North
3.45 mi · 7%
Deering Center Road
3.25 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Merge slight right

14.9 mi · 00h 17m

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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
38 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
00h 38m from Salem
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Salem and Sunny near Deering.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Salem and 23.1 miles from Deering.

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

The direct path is about 38 miles (61.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.43 one way or $12.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salem and Sunny near Deering.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

6 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

17 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

30 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

40 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Deering. Straight-line distance: 38.04 mi (61.22 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Deering

City in Alaska

Population1,970
Coordinates43.0731400, -71.8445200
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-71.20089, 42.78842)
End: Deering (-71.84452, 43.07314)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.17 L · about $6.43
Round trip
$12.86
3.26 gal · 12.34 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.43 $12.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.26 $14.53
Premium $4.86 $7.92 $15.84
Diesel $6.00 $9.78 $19.55

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Salem and Deering. The current time is 21:42:34.

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.