How far is Salem, NH from Fitzwilliam, NH?

The driving distance from Salem, NH to Fitzwilliam, NH is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
73.61 mi
01h 36m
Flight
47.72 mi
76.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.72 mi
Kilometers
76.79 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.61 mi
Kilometers
118.47 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fitzwilliam
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM EDT
Return by in Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 8:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-04-23T05:15
Arrive Fitzwilliam
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Brookline
NH

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

From Salem
36.8 mi
00h 48m
To Fitzwilliam
36.8 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    148 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lawrence Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lawrence Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Parkway

    1 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Rockingham Park Boulevard

    2212 ft · 41 sec · Rockingham Park Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1701 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Lowell

    2448 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    1068 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    1320 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1931 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

    2589 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Leominster

    2255 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.2 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 North: Winchendon

    1527 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto West Main Street

    6.1 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Gardner Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Gardner Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Spring Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Front Street

    1027 ft · 21 sec · Front Street

  24. 24

    Continue on School Street

    3 mi · 3 min · School Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Route 12

    2.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 12

  26. 26

    Continue on NH Route 12 South

    2.6 mi · 3 min · NH Route 12 South

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto NH Route 119 West

    117 m · 11 sec · NH Route 119 West

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · NH Route 119 West

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
18.5 mi · 25%
Concord Turnpike
12.2 mi · 17%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 15%
I 93 South
7.47 mi · 10%
West Main Street
6.07 mi · 8%
Gardner Road
3.36 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

12.2 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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookline
00h 48m from Salem
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Salem and Partly Sunny near Fitzwilliam.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Brookline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Salem and 36.8 miles from Fitzwilliam.

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

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Salem and Partly Sunny near Fitzwilliam.

Stop Ideas Near Brookline

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brookline and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookline.

BUS

Nashua, NH

14 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

32 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

47 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

49 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Fitzwilliam. Straight-line distance: 47.72 mi (76.79 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Fitzwilliam

Town in New Hampshire

Population2,376
Coordinates42.7806400, -72.1417500
Altitude349
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-71.20089, 42.78842)
End: Fitzwilliam (-72.14175, 42.78064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.83 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.51
5.2 gal · 19.66 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.26 $20.51
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.59 $23.18
Premium $4.86 $12.63 $25.26
Diesel $6.00 $15.59 $31.18

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 Fitzwilliam. The current time is 05:15:05.

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.