How far is Salem, NH from Lisbon, NH?
The driving distance from Salem, NH to Lisbon, NH is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Lisbon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Lisbon.
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Start on the route
34 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Pelham Road
1215 ft · 32 sec · Pelham Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North
2916 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
17.3 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
48.9 mi · 53 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway
7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 18, NH 116, NH 117, NH 142: Franconia, Sugar Hill
851 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Wallace Hill Road
138 m · 9 sec · Wallace Hill Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
2548 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Sugar Hill Road
2 mi · 4 min · Sugar Hill Road
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Continue on Route 117
1.3 mi · 3 min · Route 117
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Continue on Sugar Hill Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · Sugar Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Depot Street
17 m · 2 sec · Depot Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Depot Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Lisbon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Styles Bridges Highway
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
48.9 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Salem and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lisbon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Lisbon?
The road trip is about 126.9 miles (204.2 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Sanbornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Salem and 63.4 miles from Lisbon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.67 one way or $35.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Salem and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lisbon.
Stop Ideas Near Sanbornton
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 Sanbornton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Lisbon. Straight-line distance: 104.69 mi (168.48 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lisbon
Town in New Hampshire, USA
| Population | 1,587 |
| Coordinates | 44.2134000, -71.9109200 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lisbon (-71.91092, 44.2134)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $17.67 | $35.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $19.97 | $39.93 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $21.76 | $43.53 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $26.87 | $53.73 |
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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