How far is Salem, NH from Exeter, NH?
The driving distance from Salem, NH to Exeter, NH is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
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.
Town in New Hamsphire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Exeter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Exeter.
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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
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 150: Amesbury
1040 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 4 min
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Exit the roundabout onto Market Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Continue on Exeter Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Exeter Road
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Continue on Amesbury Road
4.6 mi · 9 min · Amesbury Road
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Turn slight right onto North Haverhill Road
713 ft · 15 sec · North Haverhill Road
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Continue on Court Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Court Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Front Street
34 m · 11 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
123 m · 14 sec · Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Exeter.
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 495 North
Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Salem and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Exeter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Exeter?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
South Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Salem and 13.6 miles from Exeter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.79 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Salem and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Exeter.
Stop Ideas Near South Hampton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Hampton.
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Exeter station
Haverhill station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Exeter. Straight-line distance: 18.49 mi (29.76 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Exeter
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 15,296 |
| Coordinates | 42.9814800, -70.9478300 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Exeter (-70.94783, 42.98148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.79 | $7.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.66 | $9.33 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.76 | $11.51 |
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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