How far is Salem, NH from Nottingham, NH?

The driving distance from Salem, NH to Nottingham, NH is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
30.83 mi
00h 58m
Flight
23.1 mi
37.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.1 mi
Kilometers
37.18 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.83 mi
Kilometers
49.62 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nottingham
Sat, Apr 18, 4:24 AM EDT
Return by in Salem
Sat, Apr 18, 5:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-04-18T03:26
Arrive Nottingham
Sat, Apr 18, 4:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Kingston
NH

Town in New Hampshire, USA

From Salem
15.4 mi
00h 29m
To Nottingham
15.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1844 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Atkinson Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Atkinson Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Atkinson Road

    11 m · 8 sec · Atkinson Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Westside Drive

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Westside Drive

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Island Pond Road

    1321 ft · 45 sec · Island Pond Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1469 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Stage Road

    1564 ft · 41 sec · Stage Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Route 111

    6.1 mi · 12 min · State Route 111

  11. 11

    Continue on Danville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Danville Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Harvey Mill Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Harvey Mill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Stage Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Stage Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stage Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Danville Road
12.8 mi · 41%
State Route 111
6.14 mi · 20%
Stage Road
2.75 mi · 9%
North Main Street
2.14 mi · 7%
Westside Drive
1.54 mi · 5%
Harvey Mill Road
0.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Danville Road

Continue straight

11.8 mi · 00h 18m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
00h 29m from Salem
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Salem and Mostly Cloudy near Nottingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Salem and 15.4 miles from Nottingham.

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

The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Salem and Mostly Cloudy near Nottingham.

Stop Ideas Near Kingston

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

9 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

17 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Haverhill station

18 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

24 mi away
3 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Nottingham. Straight-line distance: 23.1 mi (37.18 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Nottingham

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

Population5,174
Coordinates43.1145300, -71.0997800
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-71.20089, 42.78842)
End: Nottingham (-71.09978, 43.11453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.12 L · about $4.30
Round trip
$8.60
2.18 gal · 8.24 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.30 $8.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.86 $9.72
Premium $4.86 $5.30 $10.59
Diesel $6.00 $6.54 $13.07

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Salem and Nottingham. The current time is 03:26:25.

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.