How far is Salem, NH from Newfields, NH?

The driving distance from Salem, NH to Newfields, NH is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
34.73 mi
00h 50m
Flight
21.72 mi
34.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.72 mi
Kilometers
34.95 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.73 mi
Kilometers
55.89 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newfields
Sun, Apr 19, 8:41 AM EDT
Return by in Salem
Sun, Apr 19, 9:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-04-19T07:51
Arrive Newfields
Sun, Apr 19, 8:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
South Hampton
NH

Town in New Hamsphire

From Salem
17.3 mi
00h 25m
To Newfields
17.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Newfields.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Ayers Village Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Ayers Village Road

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 97

    1.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 97

  5. 5

    Continue on Broadway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Broadway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Amesbury, Salisbury

    1942 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 101: Exeter, Hampton, Manchester

    3056 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on NH 101: Exeter, Hampton, Manchester

    1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on 101 West: Manchester, Concord, Exeter

    2083 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Exeter-Hampton Expressway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Exeter-Hampton Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 85: Exeter, Newfields

    1167 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Newfields Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Newfields Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Exeter Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Exeter Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1579 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hilton Avenue

    75 m · 15 sec · Hilton Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    39 m · 4 sec · Pleasant Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
20.4 mi · 59%
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
4.67 mi · 13%
State Route 97
1.83 mi · 5%
Newfields Road
1.61 mi · 5%
Broadway
1.33 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.33 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hampton
00h 25m from Salem
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Salem and Rain Showers Likely near Newfields.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Salem to Newfields?

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

South Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Salem and 17.4 miles from Newfields.

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

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Salem and Rain Showers Likely near Newfields.

Stop Ideas Near South Hampton

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

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

BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

8 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Exeter station

11 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Haverhill station

16 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

24 mi away
185 Grafton Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Newfields. Straight-line distance: 21.72 mi (34.95 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population30,641
Coordinates42.7884200, -71.2008900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Newfields

#2 Newfields

Human settlement in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population1,733
Coordinates43.0370300, -70.9383900
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-71.20089, 42.78842)
End: Newfields (-70.93839, 43.03703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.64 L · about $4.85
Round trip
$9.70
2.46 gal · 9.28 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.85 $9.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.48 $10.96
Premium $4.86 $5.98 $11.95
Diesel $6.00 $7.38 $14.75

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Salem and Newfields. The current time is 07:51:30.

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.