How far is Salem, NH from Milton, NH?
The driving distance from Salem, NH to Milton, NH is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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 25m.
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 Milton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Milton.
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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
28.1 mi · 37 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 75, To NH 125: Milton, Farmington
1010 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NH 75, To NH 125: Milton
546 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Farmington Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Farmington Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto White Mountain Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · White Mountain Highway
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Turn left onto Mill Street
51 m · 9 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Dawson Street
147 m · 20 sec · Dawson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dawson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Milton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Spaulding Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Spaulding Turnpike
28.1 mi · 00h 37m
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 Milton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Milton?
The road trip is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Greenland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Salem and 31.8 miles from Milton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.84 one way or $17.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Salem and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Milton.
Stop Ideas Near Greenland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Dover City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenland.
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Exeter station
Durham–UNH station
Dover Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Milton. Straight-line distance: 44.25 mi (71.22 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milton
Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 4,614 |
| Coordinates | 43.4098000, -70.9884000 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milton (-70.9884, 43.4098)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.84 | $17.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.98 | $19.97 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.88 | $21.76 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.43 | $26.87 |
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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