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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
126.87 mi
02h 38m
Flight
104.69 mi
168.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.69 mi
Kilometers
168.48 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.87 mi
Kilometers
204.18 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lisbon
Sun, May 3, 12:50 AM EDT
Return by in Salem
Sun, May 3, 3:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-05-02T22:11
Arrive Lisbon
Sun, May 3, 12:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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
Sanbornton
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Salem
63.4 mi
01h 19m
To Lisbon
63.4 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
48°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Pelham Road

    1215 ft · 32 sec · Pelham Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North

    2916 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    17.3 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    48.9 mi · 53 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 18, NH 116, NH 117, NH 142: Franconia, Sugar Hill

    851 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Wallace Hill Road

    138 m · 9 sec · Wallace Hill Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2548 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sugar Hill Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Sugar Hill Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 117

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Route 117

  18. 18

    Continue on Sugar Hill Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Sugar Hill Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Depot Street

  21. 21

    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.

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
69.9 mi · 55%
I 93 North
25 mi · 20%
Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 8%
Franconia Notch Parkway
7.73 mi · 6%
Sugar Hill Road
6.8 mi · 5%
Main Street
2.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
104.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanbornton
01h 19m from Salem
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

4 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

15 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

31 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

31 mi away
83 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Lisbon. Straight-line distance: 104.69 mi (168.48 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Lisbon

Town in New Hampshire, USA

Population1,587
Coordinates44.2134000, -71.9109200
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-71.20089, 42.78842)
End: Lisbon (-71.91092, 44.2134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.48 gal
16.95 L · about $17.67
Round trip
$35.35
8.96 gal · 33.9 L
Estimated CO2
39.8 kg one way
Round trip: 79.6 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Hampshire · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Salem and Lisbon. The current time is 22:11:49.

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.