How far is Salem, NH from Littleton, NH?

The driving distance from Salem, NH to Littleton, NH is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
122.62 mi
02h 25m
Flight
108.67 mi
174.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.67 mi
Kilometers
174.89 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.62 mi
Kilometers
197.33 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Littleton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:42 AM EDT
Return by in Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 10:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-04-23T05:17
Arrive Littleton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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
61.3 mi
01h 12m
To Littleton
61.3 mi
01h 12m

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
51°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.1 mi · 11 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 116 North: Littleton, Whitefield

    1239 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Cottage Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cottage Street

  15. 15

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

    14 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
75.8 mi · 62%
I 93 North
25 mi · 20%
Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 8%
Franconia Notch Parkway
7.73 mi · 6%
Main Street
2.07 mi · 2%
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
0.73 mi · 1%
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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
108.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanbornton
01h 12m from Salem
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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 61.3 miles from Salem and 61.3 miles from Littleton.

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

The direct path is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Littleton. Straight-line distance: 108.67 mi (174.89 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Littleton

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population5,902
Coordinates44.3061700, -71.7700900
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-71.20089, 42.78842)
End: Littleton (-71.77009, 44.30617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.33 gal
16.38 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.16
8.66 gal · 32.76 L
Estimated CO2
38.5 kg one way
Round trip: 77 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $17.08 $34.16
Mid-grade $4.46 $19.30 $38.60
Premium $4.86 $21.04 $42.07
Diesel $6.00 $25.97 $51.93

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 Littleton. The current time is 05:17:12.

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.