How far is Salem, NH from Portsmouth Plains, NH?
The driving distance from Salem, NH to Portsmouth Plains, NH is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Portsmouth Plains.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Portsmouth Plains.
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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
13.6 mi · 16 min
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike
7.1 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 33: Greenland, Portsmouth
2342 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on NH 33: Greenland, Portsmouth
1040 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Greenland Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Greenland Road
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Continue on Middle Road
1188 ft · 37 sec · Middle Road
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Turn right onto Woodworth Avenue
543 ft · 24 sec · Woodworth Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodworth Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Portsmouth Plains.
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.
I 495 North
Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Salem and Mostly Cloudy near Portsmouth Plains.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Portsmouth Plains?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
South Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Salem and 17.1 miles from Portsmouth Plains.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.96 one way or $9.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Salem and Mostly Cloudy near Portsmouth Plains.
Stop Ideas Near South Hampton
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 South Hampton.
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Exeter station
Haverhill station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Portsmouth Plains. Straight-line distance: 28.25 mi (45.47 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portsmouth Plains
Portsmouth Plains is a place in New Hampshire, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.0570300, -70.7797800 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Portsmouth Plains (-70.77978, 43.05703)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.10 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.71 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| Premium | $5.17 | $6.26 | $12.51 |
| Diesel | $6.26 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
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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