How far is Salem, NH from East Merrimack, NH?
The driving distance from Salem, NH to East Merrimack, NH is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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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 East Merrimack.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and East Merrimack.
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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
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
1778 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NH 102 West: Londonderry, Nashua
54 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Nashua Road
3120 ft · 2 min · Nashua Road
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Turn right onto Gilcreast Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Gilcreast Road
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Continue on Pillsbury Road
787 ft · 22 sec · Pillsbury Road
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Continue on Pillsbury Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Pillsbury Road
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Turn left onto High Range Road
1702 ft · 49 sec · High Range Road
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Turn right onto Wiley Hill Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Wiley Hill Road
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Continue on Hillcrest Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Hillcrest Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Charles Bancroft Highway
2070 ft · 50 sec · Charles Bancroft Highway
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Turn left onto Midway Avenue
1123 ft · 52 sec · Midway Avenue
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Turn right onto Naticook Avenue
37 m · 10 sec · Naticook Avenue
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Turn left
49 m · 12 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 East Merrimack.
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.
I 93 North
Merge slight right
7.69 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Salem and Rain Showers Likely near East Merrimack.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to East Merrimack?
The road trip is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Derry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Salem and 10.1 miles from East Merrimack.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Salem and Rain Showers Likely near East Merrimack.
Stop Ideas Near Derry
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and East Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 15.34 mi (24.69 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Merrimack
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
| Population | 4,197 |
| Coordinates | 42.8681400, -71.4834000 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Merrimack (-71.4834, 42.86814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
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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