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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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 00m.
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.
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
14.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto New Boston Road
5.7 mi · 13 min · New Boston Road
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Continue on Chestnut Hill Road
2262 ft · 56 sec · Chestnut Hill Road
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Turn right onto Bedford Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Bedford Road
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Continue on Bedford Road
4 mi · 9 min · Bedford Road
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Turn right onto Meetinghouse Hill Road
2034 ft · 1 min · Meetinghouse Hill Road
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Turn left onto Mont Vernon Road
61 m · 6 sec · Mont Vernon Road
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Turn right onto Old Coach Road
67 m · 8 sec · Old Coach Road
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manchester.
Manchester, New Hampshire
Nashua, NH
Concord, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and New Boston. Straight-line distance: 28.14 mi (45.28 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Boston
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 5,941 |
| Coordinates | 42.9761900, -71.6939600 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Boston (-71.69396, 42.97619)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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