How far is Salem, NH from Northumberland, NH?
The driving distance from Salem, NH to Northumberland, NH is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124 miles (199.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Northumberland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Northumberland.
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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
17.3 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
48.9 mi · 53 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway
7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster
10.4 mi · 16 min
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Continue on US Route 3 North
6.1 mi · 9 min · US Route 3 North
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Continue on Twin Mountain Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Mountain Road
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
142 m · 11 sec · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue on Lancaster Road
2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road
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Continue on Prospect Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · Prospect Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street
12 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
5.2 mi · 8 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Lancaster Road
2372 ft · 41 sec · Lancaster Road
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Continue on Main Street
734 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Guildhall Road
82 m · 13 sec · Guildhall Road
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Turn left onto Old Village Road
36 m · 3 sec · Old Village Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Village Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Northumberland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Styles Bridges Highway
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
48.9 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Salem and Chance Snow Showers near Northumberland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Northumberland?
The road trip is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Salem and 72.8 miles from Northumberland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124 miles (199.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.24 one way or $40.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Salem and Chance Snow Showers near Northumberland.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
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 Ashland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Northumberland. Straight-line distance: 123.93 mi (199.45 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northumberland
Town in the state of New Hampshire
| Population | 2,117 |
| Coordinates | 44.5633900, -71.5587000 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northumberland (-71.5587, 44.56339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $20.24 | $40.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $22.86 | $45.73 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $24.92 | $49.84 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $30.76 | $61.53 |
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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