How far is Salem, NH from Hollis, NH?

The driving distance from Salem, NH to Hollis, NH is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
23.49 mi
00h 50m
Flight
20.07 mi
32.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.07 mi
Kilometers
32.3 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.49 mi
Kilometers
37.81 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 AM EDT
Return by in Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-04-23T02:49
Arrive Hollis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
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
Hudson
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Salem
11.7 mi
00h 25m
To Hollis
11.7 mi
00h 25m

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
60°F
Thursday

Mostly 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 Hollis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Broadway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Range Road

    3161 ft · 1 min · Range Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Range Road

    2169 ft · 60 sec · Range Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Indian Rock Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Indian Rock Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Haverhill Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Haverhill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Central Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Central Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Burnham Road

    1408 ft · 38 sec · Burnham Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Ferry Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Ferry Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Bridge Street

    3208 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Canal Street

    3176 ft · 2 min · Canal Street

  13. 13

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

    155 m · 23 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Amherst Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Broad Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

    29 m · 3 sec · Broad Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Ash Street

    2299 ft · 1 min · Ash Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Proctor Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broad Street
6.16 mi · 26%
Haverhill Road
3.39 mi · 14%
Central Street
3.17 mi · 14%
Indian Rock Road
2.33 mi · 10%
North Broadway
1.86 mi · 8%
Main Street
1.63 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Broad Street

Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

3.91 mi · 00h 08m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hudson
00h 25m from Salem
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Salem and 11.7 miles from Hollis.

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

The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 $3.27 one way or $6.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hudson

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

6 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

25 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

29 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

37 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Hollis. Straight-line distance: 20.07 mi (32.3 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population30,641
Coordinates42.7884200, -71.2008900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hollis

Town in Oklahoma

Population8,123
Coordinates42.7431400, -71.5917400
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-71.20089, 42.78842)
End: Hollis (-71.59174, 42.74314)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.14 L · about $3.27
Round trip
$6.55
1.66 gal · 6.28 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.27 $6.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.70 $7.40
Premium $4.86 $4.03 $8.06
Diesel $6.00 $4.98 $9.96

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 Hollis. The current time is 02:49:42.

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.