How far is Salem, NH from Madbury, NH?
The driving distance from Salem, NH to Madbury, NH is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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.
City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Madbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Madbury.
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Start on the route
34 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Ayers Village Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Ayers Village Road
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Continue on State Route 97
1.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 97
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Continue on Broadway
1.3 mi · 3 min · Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Amesbury, Salisbury
1942 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 16 min
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike
7.8 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Spaulding Turnpike
10.7 mi · 15 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 9 West, NH 155 West: Madbury
803 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right onto Knox Marsh Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Knox Marsh Road
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Turn left
16 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right
135 m · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Kelley Road
533 ft · 26 sec · Kelley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kelley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Madbury.
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 495 North
Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Salem and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Madbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Madbury?
The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Hampton Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Salem and 23.4 miles from Madbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.51 one way or $13.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Salem and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Madbury.
Stop Ideas Near Hampton Falls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Portsmouth City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hampton Falls.
Exeter station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Madbury. Straight-line distance: 29.81 mi (47.97 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madbury
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 1,879 |
| Coordinates | 43.1692500, -70.9239500 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madbury (-70.92395, 43.16925)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 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 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.02 | $16.03 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.90 | $19.79 |
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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