How far is Salem, NH from Plaistow, NH?
The driving distance from Salem, NH to Plaistow, NH is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in New Hampshire, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Plaistow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Plaistow.
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Start on the route
34 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Ayers Village Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Ayers Village Road
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Continue on State Route 97
1.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 97
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Continue on Broadway
1.3 mi · 3 min · Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Amesbury, Salisbury
1942 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 125 South: Haverhill
1697 ft · 48 sec
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1207 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Marsh Avenue
1293 ft · 28 sec · Marsh Avenue
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Continue on North Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Plaistow.
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.
State Route 97
Continue on State Route 97
1.83 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Salem and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Plaistow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Plaistow?
The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Atkinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Salem and 5.2 miles from Plaistow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.46 one way or $2.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 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 Plaistow.
Stop Ideas Near Atkinson
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 Atkinson.
Haverhill station
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Exeter station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Plaistow. Straight-line distance: 6.32 mi (10.17 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plaistow
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 7,735 |
| Coordinates | 42.8364800, -71.0947800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plaistow (-71.09478, 42.83648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.65 | $3.30 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.80 | $3.59 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
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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