How far is Salem, NH from Enfield, NH?

The driving distance from Salem, NH to Enfield, NH is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
93.49 mi
01h 58m
Flight
75.65 mi
121.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.65 mi
Kilometers
121.74 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.49 mi
Kilometers
150.45 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Enfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM EDT
Return by in Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-04-22T22:26
Arrive Enfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Contoocook
NH

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Salem
46.7 mi
00h 59m
To Enfield
46.8 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S
Destination
46°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    2720 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1236 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    53.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 4: Enfield, Canaan

    1592 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    61 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Dartmouth College Highway

    3 mi · 6 min · Dartmouth College Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on U.S. Route 4

    1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 4

  15. 15

    Turn right onto High Street

    585 ft · 26 sec · High Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Shaker Hill Road

    615 ft · 20 sec · Shaker Hill Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Wells Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Wells Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wells Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
54.6 mi · 58%
I 93 North
25 mi · 27%
Everett Turnpike
6.96 mi · 7%
Dartmouth College Highway
2.97 mi · 3%
Main Street
2.07 mi · 2%
U.S. Route 4
1.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

53.8 mi · 01h 03m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
75.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Contoocook
00h 59m from Salem
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Salem and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Enfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Contoocook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Salem and 46.8 miles from Enfield.

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

The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.02 one way or $26.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Salem and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Enfield.

Stop Ideas Near Contoocook

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

15 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

28 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

33 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

45 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Enfield. Straight-line distance: 75.65 mi (121.74 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Enfield

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

Population4,564
Coordinates43.6406300, -72.1439800
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-71.20089, 42.78842)
End: Enfield (-72.14398, 43.64063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.49 L · about $13.02
Round trip
$26.04
6.6 gal · 24.98 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.02 $26.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.71 $29.42
Premium $4.86 $16.03 $32.06
Diesel $6.00 $19.79 $39.58

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Salem and Enfield. The current time is 22:26:09.

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.