How far is Salem, NH from Lee, NH?
The driving distance from Salem, NH to Lee, NH is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Lee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Lee.
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Start on the route
34 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1844 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Atkinson Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Atkinson Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Atkinson Road
11 m · 8 sec · Atkinson Road
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Turn left onto Westside Drive
1.5 mi · 4 min · Westside Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Island Pond Road
1321 ft · 45 sec · Island Pond Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1469 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Stage Road
1564 ft · 41 sec · Stage Road
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Turn right onto State Route 111
6.1 mi · 12 min · State Route 111
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Continue on Danville Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Danville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
10.5 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Lee Hill Road
2004 ft · 43 sec · Lee Hill Road
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Continue on North River Road
3 mi · 6 min · North River Road
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Continue on Mast Road
142 m · 19 sec · Mast Road
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Turn left
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Lee.
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.
Danville Road
Continue straight
10.5 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Salem and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Lee?
The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Salem and 14.8 miles from Lee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.10 one way or $8.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 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 near Lee.
Stop Ideas Near Kingston
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 Kingston.
Exeter station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Haverhill station
Durham–UNH station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Lee. Straight-line distance: 25.04 mi (40.29 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lee
Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 4,597 |
| Coordinates | 43.1231400, -71.0114500 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lee (-71.01145, 43.12314)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.10 | $8.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.24 | $12.47 |
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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