How far is Salem, NH from Francestown, NH?
The driving distance from Salem, NH to Francestown, NH is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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 New Hampshire, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Francestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Francestown.
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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
14.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Mast Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Mast Road
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Continue on South Mast Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Mast Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Mast Street
11 m · 1 sec · South Mast Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street
1 km · 2 min · South Mast Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pleasant Street
33 m · 5 sec · Pleasant Street
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Exit the rotary onto Pleasant Street
1977 ft · 58 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on New Boston Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · New Boston Road
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Continue on River Road
4.7 mi · 9 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Depot Street
1156 ft · 33 sec · Depot Street
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Turn right onto High Street
63 m · 6 sec · High Street
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Continue on Francestown Road
4 mi · 8 min · Francestown Road
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Continue on New Boston Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · New Boston Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New Boston Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Francestown.
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
14.9 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Salem and Rain Showers Likely near Francestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Francestown?
The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Salem and 22.4 miles from Francestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:00 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 Rain Showers Likely around Salem and Rain Showers Likely near Francestown.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford
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 Bedford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Francestown. Straight-line distance: 33.88 mi (54.53 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Francestown
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 1,580 |
| Coordinates | 42.9875800, -71.8125800 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Francestown (-71.81258, 42.98758)
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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