How far is Salem, NH from Durham, NH?
The driving distance from Salem, NH to Durham, NH is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
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.
City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Durham.
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Start on the route
34 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Ayers Village Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Ayers Village Road
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Continue on State Route 97
1.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 97
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Continue on Broadway
1.3 mi · 3 min · Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Amesbury, Salisbury
1942 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 16 min
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike
7.8 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Spaulding Turnpike
5.6 mi · 8 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 4: Dover Point Road, Durham-UNH, Concord
1594 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 4: Durham-UNH, Concord
72 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
1833 ft · 52 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Boston Harbor Road
37 m · 3 sec · Boston Harbor Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Boston Harbor Road
811 ft · 22 sec · Boston Harbor Road
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Continue on Scammell Bridge
1132 ft · 28 sec · Scammell Bridge
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Continue on Piscataqua Road
3 mi · 5 min · Piscataqua Road
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 108: Durham, Dover
939 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Dover Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Dover Road
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Continue on Main Street
1033 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Madbury Road
149 m · 17 sec · Madbury Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Pettee Brook Lane
1092 ft · 37 sec · Pettee Brook Lane
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Continue on Pettee Brook Lane
46 m · 5 sec · Pettee Brook Lane
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Turn straight onto Main Street
560 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Mill Road
61 m · 14 sec · Mill Road
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Continue on Mill Road
33 m · 4 sec · Mill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Durham.
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 495 North
Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Salem and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Durham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Durham?
The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Hampton Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Salem and 22.3 miles from Durham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Salem and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Durham.
Stop Ideas Near Hampton Falls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Portsmouth City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hampton Falls.
Exeter station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Durham. Straight-line distance: 27.61 mi (44.44 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Durham
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 16,441 |
| Coordinates | 43.1339700, -70.9264500 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Durham (-70.92645, 43.13397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.00 | $13.99 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.63 | $15.25 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.42 | $18.83 |
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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