How far is Salem, NH from Pembroke, NH?

The driving distance from Salem, NH to Pembroke, NH is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
33.82 mi
00h 51m
Flight
27.96 mi
44.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.96 mi
Kilometers
44.99 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.82 mi
Kilometers
54.43 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke
Fri, Apr 17, 8:46 PM EDT
Return by in Salem
Fri, Apr 17, 9:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-04-17T19:55
Arrive Pembroke
Fri, Apr 17, 8:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Auburn
NH

Town in the U.

From Salem
16.9 mi
00h 25m
To Pembroke
16.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
66°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Pelham Road

    1215 ft · 32 sec · Pelham Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North

    2916 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    17.3 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Everett Turnpike

    1625 ft · 21 sec · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Hooksett

    2590 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 39 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 1 min · Riverside Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1272 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto College Park Drive

    2508 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hooksett Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Allenstown Road

    2108 ft · 54 sec · Allenstown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    1463 ft · 36 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Pembroke Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Pembroke Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Academy Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Academy Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Road

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
25 mi · 74%
Main Street
2.32 mi · 7%
Hooksett Road
2.21 mi · 7%
Pembroke Street
1.22 mi · 4%
Hooksett
0.49 mi · 1%
College Park Drive
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Merge slight right

17.3 mi · 00h 21m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 25m from Salem
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Salem and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pembroke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Salem and 16.9 miles from Pembroke.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.69 one way or $9.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Salem and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pembroke.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

10 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

28 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Pembroke. Straight-line distance: 27.96 mi (44.99 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Pembroke

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population7,252
Coordinates43.1467500, -71.4575700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-71.20089, 42.78842)
End: Pembroke (-71.45757, 43.14675)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.52 L · about $4.69
Round trip
$9.39
2.38 gal · 9.04 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.69 $9.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.30 $10.61
Premium $4.86 $5.78 $11.56
Diesel $6.00 $7.14 $14.27

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Salem and Pembroke. The current time is 19:55:28.

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.