How far is Salem, NH from Newton, NH?

The driving distance from Salem, NH to Newton, NH is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.82 mi
00h 27m
Flight
10.12 mi
16.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.12 mi
Kilometers
16.29 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.82 mi
Kilometers
22.24 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM EDT
Return by in Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-04-23T05:16
Arrive Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Salem
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Plaistow
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Salem
6.9 mi
00h 13m
To Newton
6.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Broadway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Winter Street

    2038 ft · 47 sec · Winter Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto White Street

    1719 ft · 32 sec · White Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    85 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Kenoza Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kenoza Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left

    30 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Newton Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Newton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Highland Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Highland Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Newton Road
2.93 mi · 21%
South Main Street
2.75 mi · 20%
Broadway
2.67 mi · 19%
State Route 97
1.83 mi · 13%
Main Street
1.08 mi · 8%
Kenoza Avenue
1.08 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Newton Road

Turn straight onto Newton Road

2.93 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
10.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plaistow
00h 13m from Salem
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Salem and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plaistow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Salem and 6.9 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.93 one way or $3.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Salem and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Plaistow

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

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

7 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

15 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Exeter station

20 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Nashua, NH

34 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Newton. Straight-line distance: 10.12 mi (16.29 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population30,641
Coordinates42.7884200, -71.2008900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
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#2 Newton

Town in New Hampshire, in the United States

Population4,934
Coordinates42.8695300, -71.0345000
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-71.20089, 42.78842)
End: Newton (-71.0345, 42.86953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.85 L · about $1.93
Round trip
$3.87
0.98 gal · 3.7 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.93 $3.87
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.18 $4.37
Premium $4.86 $2.38 $4.76
Diesel $6.00 $2.94 $5.88

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Salem and Newton. The current time is 05:16:39.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.