How far is Salem, NH from Pelham, NH?
The driving distance from Salem, NH to Pelham, NH is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Pelham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Pelham.
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Start on the route
34 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Lowell Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Lowell Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1827 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nashua Road
29 m · 5 sec · Nashua Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Nashua Road
106 m · 10 sec · Nashua Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nashua Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Pelham.
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.
Bridge Street
Continue on Bridge Street
3.24 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Salem and Partly Sunny near Pelham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Pelham?
The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Windham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Salem and 4.2 miles from Pelham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.18 one way or $2.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Salem and Partly Sunny near Pelham.
Stop Ideas Near Windham
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 Windham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Pelham. Straight-line distance: 7.29 mi (11.74 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pelham
City in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 14,306 |
| Coordinates | 42.7345300, -71.3245100 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nashua Road (-71.324395, 42.73464)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.18 | $2.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.34 | $2.67 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.46 | $2.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
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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