How far is Salem, NH from Rollinsford, NH?
The driving distance from Salem, NH to Rollinsford, NH is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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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 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Rollinsford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Rollinsford.
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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
7.8 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Spaulding Turnpike
9.9 mi · 14 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 108: Dover, Durham
1055 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1046 ft · 36 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Stark Avenue
50 m · 5 sec · Stark Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Washington Street
679 ft · 20 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
96 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Portland Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · Portland Avenue
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Turn left onto Short Street
110 m · 9 sec · Short Street
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Turn straight onto Silver Street
784 ft · 22 sec · Silver Street
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Turn right onto Foundry Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Foundry Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
152 m · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Rollinsford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 Sunny leaving Salem and Mostly Sunny near Rollinsford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Rollinsford?
The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.6 miles from Salem and 24.7 miles from Rollinsford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.86 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salem and Mostly Sunny near Rollinsford.
Stop Ideas Near Hampton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Portsmouth City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hampton.
Exeter station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Durham–UNH station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Rollinsford. Straight-line distance: 36.42 mi (58.62 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rollinsford
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 2,577 |
| Coordinates | 43.2362000, -70.8203400 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rollinsford (-70.82034, 43.2362)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.86 | $13.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.76 | $15.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.45 | $16.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.43 | $20.87 |
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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