How far is Salem, NH from New Ipswich, NH?
The driving distance from Salem, NH to New Ipswich, NH is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and New Ipswich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and New Ipswich.
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Start on the route
34 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
148 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Lawrence Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Lawrence Road
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Parkway
1 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Continue on Rockingham Park Boulevard
2212 ft · 41 sec · Rockingham Park Boulevard
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Continue straight
1701 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Lowell
2448 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
1068 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
1320 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left
1931 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro
2589 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 119: Groton, Acton
1410 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Great Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Great Road
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Continue on Boston Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Boston Road
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Road
2264 ft · 48 sec · South Road
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Continue on South Street
121 m · 8 sec · South Street
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Continue on South Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · South Road
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Continue on Town Line Road
539 ft · 12 sec · Town Line Road
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Continue on Main Street
4.7 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Canal Street
899 ft · 18 sec · Canal Street
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Continue on Mason Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mason Road
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Turn left onto Greenville Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Greenville Road
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Continue on Barrett Hill Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Barrett Hill Road
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Continue on Old Turnpike Road
1 mi · 2 min · Old Turnpike Road
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Continue on Turnpike Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Turnpike Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
24 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and New Ipswich.
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 South
Merge slight left
8.44 mi · 00h 10m
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 Chance Rain Showers near New Ipswich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to New Ipswich?
The road trip is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Hollis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Salem and 26.7 miles from New Ipswich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.42 one way or $14.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Salem and Chance Rain Showers near New Ipswich.
Stop Ideas Near Hollis
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 Hollis.
Nashua, NH
Manchester, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and New Ipswich. Straight-line distance: 33.26 mi (53.52 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Ipswich
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 5,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.7481400, -71.8542400 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Ipswich (-71.85424, 42.74814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.42 | $14.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.13 | $18.27 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.27 | $22.55 |
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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