How far is Salem, NH from New Boston, NH?

The driving distance from Salem, NH to New Boston, NH is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
35.82 mi
01h 00m
Flight
28.14 mi
45.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.14 mi
Kilometers
45.28 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.82 mi
Kilometers
57.65 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Boston
Thu, Apr 16, 1:37 AM EDT
Return by in Salem
Thu, Apr 16, 2:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-04-16T00:37
Arrive New Boston
Thu, Apr 16, 1:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Manchester
NH

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

From Salem
17.9 mi
00h 30m
To New Boston
18 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salem and New Boston.

  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

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto New Boston Road

    5.7 mi · 13 min · New Boston Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Chestnut Hill Road

    2262 ft · 56 sec · Chestnut Hill Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bedford Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Bedford Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Bedford Road

    4 mi · 9 min · Bedford Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Meetinghouse Hill Road

    2034 ft · 1 min · Meetinghouse Hill Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mont Vernon Road

    61 m · 6 sec · Mont Vernon Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old Coach Road

    67 m · 8 sec · Old Coach Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Coach Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
15.4 mi · 43%
New Boston Road
5.68 mi · 16%
Bedford Road
5.15 mi · 14%
I 293 North
3.45 mi · 10%
NH 101 West
2.91 mi · 8%
Main Street
2.07 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Merge slight right

14.9 mi · 00h 17m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 30m from Salem
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Salem and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Salem to New Boston?

The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Salem and 18 miles from New Boston.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.29 one way or $10.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Salem and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Manchester, 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 Manchester.

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

1 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

23 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

25 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

39 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and New Boston. Straight-line distance: 28.14 mi (45.28 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population30,641
Coordinates42.7884200, -71.2008900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
New Boston

#2 New Boston

City in Texas, United States

Population5,941
Coordinates42.9761900, -71.6939600
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-71.20089, 42.78842)
End: New Boston (-71.69396, 42.97619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.07 L · about $5.29
Round trip
$10.57
2.68 gal · 10.14 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.29 $10.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.97 $11.94
Premium $4.86 $6.51 $13.02
Diesel $6.00 $8.04 $16.07

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Salem and New Boston. The current time is 00:37:05.

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.