How far is Salem, NH from Loudon, NH?
The driving distance from Salem, NH to Loudon, NH is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Loudon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Loudon.
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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
2718 ft · 42 sec · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth
2452 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 106: Laconia, Pembroke
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
93 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Sheep Davis Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Sheep Davis Road
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Continue on Rocky Pond Road
160 m · 8 sec · Rocky Pond Road
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Continue on NH Route 106
892 ft · 16 sec · NH Route 106
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Continue on Rocky Pond Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Rocky Pond Road
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Turn left onto South Village Road
1.3 km · 2 min · South Village Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Village Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Loudon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 93 North
Merge slight right
17.3 mi · 00h 21m
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 Partly Sunny near Loudon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Loudon?
The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
South Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Salem and 22.7 miles from Loudon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.31 one way or $12.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 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 Loudon.
Stop Ideas Near South Hooksett
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 South Hooksett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Loudon. Straight-line distance: 36.9 mi (59.38 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Loudon
Town of the United States
| Population | 5,697 |
| Coordinates | 43.2856400, -71.4672900 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Loudon (-71.46729, 43.28564)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.77 | $15.55 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.60 | $19.19 |
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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