How far is Salem, NH from Hinsdale, NH?

The driving distance from Salem, NH to Hinsdale, NH is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.73 mi
02h 16m
Flight
65.19 mi
104.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.19 mi
Kilometers
104.91 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.73 mi
Kilometers
152.45 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hinsdale
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM EDT
Return by in Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-04-22T23:28
Arrive Hinsdale
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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
Mason
NH

Human settlement in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Salem
47.3 mi
01h 08m
To Hinsdale
47.4 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.2 mi · 52 min · Concord Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Gulf Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Gulf Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Maple Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Maple Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Hinsdale Road

    1 km · 1 min · Hinsdale Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Northfield Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Northfield Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brattleboro Road

    31 m · 3 sec · Brattleboro Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto River Road

    12 m · 2 sec · River Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Road

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
37.2 mi · 39%
I 495 South
18.5 mi · 19%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 11%
I 93 South
7.47 mi · 8%
Northfield Road
4.7 mi · 5%
Gulf Road
4.28 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

37.2 mi · 00h 52m

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
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
65.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mason
01h 08m from Salem
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Salem and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Hinsdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Mason is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Salem and 47.4 miles from Hinsdale.

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

The direct path is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.18 one way or $26.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Salem and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Hinsdale.

Stop Ideas Near Mason

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 Mason and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

22 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

37 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Union Station

54 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

55 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Hinsdale. Straight-line distance: 65.19 mi (104.91 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Hinsdale

Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire

Population3,906
Coordinates42.7861900, -72.4864800
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-71.20089, 42.78842)
End: Hinsdale (-72.48648, 42.78619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.65 L · about $13.18
Round trip
$26.35
6.68 gal · 25.3 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.18 $26.35
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.89 $29.77
Premium $4.86 $16.23 $32.45
Diesel $6.00 $20.03 $40.06

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 Hinsdale. The current time is 23:28:12.

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.