How far is Salem, NH from Greenland, NH?

The driving distance from Salem, NH to Greenland, NH is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
35.69 mi
00h 49m
Flight
25.3 mi
40.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.3 mi
Kilometers
40.71 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.69 mi
Kilometers
57.43 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM EDT
Return by in Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-04-23T00:15
Arrive Greenland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Seabrook
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Salem
17.8 mi
00h 24m
To Greenland
17.8 mi
00h 24m

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
56°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Ayers Village Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Ayers Village Road

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 97

    1.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 97

  5. 5

    Continue on Broadway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Broadway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Amesbury, Salisbury

    1942 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 33: Greenland, Portsmouth

    2342 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on NH 33: Greenland, Portsmouth

    1040 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Greenland Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Greenland Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Portsmouth Avenue

    1584 ft · 44 sec · Portsmouth Avenue

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Portsmouth Avenue

    49 m · 10 sec · Portsmouth Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Church Lane

    76 m · 11 sec · Church Lane

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
20.6 mi · 58%
Blue Star Turnpike
7.05 mi · 20%
Greenland Road
2.08 mi · 6%
State Route 97
1.83 mi · 5%
Broadway
1.33 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

13.6 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
25.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seabrook
00h 24m from Salem
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Seabrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Salem and 17.8 miles from Greenland.

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

The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.97 one way or $9.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 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 Greenland.

Stop Ideas Near Seabrook

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

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

BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

10 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Exeter station

12 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

19 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

22 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Greenland. Straight-line distance: 25.3 mi (40.71 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Greenland

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population4,114
Coordinates43.0362000, -70.8328300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-71.20089, 42.78842)
End: Greenland (-70.83283, 43.0362)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.77 L · about $4.97
Round trip
$9.94
2.52 gal · 9.54 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.97 $9.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.62 $11.23
Premium $4.86 $6.12 $12.24
Diesel $6.00 $7.56 $15.11

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 Greenland. The current time is 00:15:36.

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.