How far is Salem, NH from Lyme, NH?
The driving distance from Salem, NH to Lyme, NH is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
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.
Human settlement in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Lyme.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Lyme.
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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
7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
2720 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
1236 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
56.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 120: Lebanon, Hanover
1063 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Hanover Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · Hanover Street
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Continue on Lebanon Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Street
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Turn slight right onto South Park Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Park Street
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Turn right onto Lyme Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lyme Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lyme Road
54 m · 11 sec · Lyme Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lyme Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lyme Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lyme Road
23 m · 2 sec · Lyme Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lyme Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Lyme Road
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Continue on Dartmouth College Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Dartmouth College Highway
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Continue on Union Street
1734 ft · 29 sec · Union Street
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Continue on Main Street
650 ft · 11 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
124 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto On the Common
22 m · 3 sec · On the Common
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Turn slight left
98 m · 23 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 Lyme.
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 89 North
Merge slight left
56.1 mi · 01h 05m
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 Partly Sunny near Lyme.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Lyme?
The road trip is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Warner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.2 miles from Salem and 53.3 miles from Lyme.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.83 one way or $29.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Salem and Partly Sunny near Lyme.
Stop Ideas Near Warner
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 Warner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Lyme. Straight-line distance: 85.35 mi (137.35 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lyme
Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 1,685 |
| Coordinates | 43.8095100, -72.1559200 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lyme (-72.15592, 43.80951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.83 | $29.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $16.76 | $33.52 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $18.27 | $36.53 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $22.55 | $45.10 |
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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