How far is Salem, NH from Greenfield, NH?

The driving distance from Salem, NH to Greenfield, NH is about 49 miles (78.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
49.01 mi
01h 23m
Flight
35.8 mi
57.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.8 mi
Kilometers
57.61 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.01 mi
Kilometers
78.88 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenfield
Tue, Apr 14, 8:57 PM EDT
Return by in Salem
Tue, Apr 14, 10:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-04-14T19:33
Arrive Greenfield
Tue, Apr 14, 8:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Pinardville
NH

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

From Salem
24.5 mi
00h 41m
To Greenfield
24.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mast Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Mast Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Mast Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Mast Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Mast Street

    11 m · 1 sec · South Mast Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Mast Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pleasant Street

    33 m · 5 sec · Pleasant Street

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Pleasant Street

    1977 ft · 58 sec · Pleasant Street

  15. 15

    Continue on New Boston Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · New Boston Road

  16. 16

    Continue on River Road

    4.7 mi · 9 min · River Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    1156 ft · 33 sec · Depot Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto High Street

    63 m · 6 sec · High Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Francestown Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Francestown Road

  20. 20

    Continue on New Boston Road

    3.2 mi · 7 min · New Boston Road

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Greenfield Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Greenfield Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Town Line Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Town Line Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Forest Road

    93 m · 10 sec · Forest Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Sawmill Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Sawmill Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sawmill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
15.4 mi · 31%
NH 101 West
5.77 mi · 12%
River Road
4.71 mi · 10%
New Boston Road
4.49 mi · 9%
Francestown Road
3.96 mi · 8%
I 293 North
3.45 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
35.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinardville
00h 41m from Salem
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49 miles (78.9 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Pinardville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Salem and 24.5 miles from Greenfield.

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

The direct path is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pinardville

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

3 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

23 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

42 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Greenfield. Straight-line distance: 35.8 mi (57.61 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Greenfield

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population1,845
Coordinates42.9506400, -71.8723000
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-71.20089, 42.78842)
End: Greenfield (-71.8723, 42.95064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.55 L · about $6.82
Round trip
$13.65
3.46 gal · 13.1 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.82 $13.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.71 $15.42
Premium $4.86 $8.40 $16.81
Diesel $6.00 $10.37 $20.75

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Salem and Greenfield. The current time is 19:33:40.

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.