How far is Salem, NH from Stratham Station, NH?

The driving distance from Salem, NH to Stratham Station, NH is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
35.22 mi
00h 53m
Flight
23.94 mi
38.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.94 mi
Kilometers
38.52 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.22 mi
Kilometers
56.68 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stratham Station
Thu, Apr 23, 6:09 AM EDT
Return by in Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-04-23T05:16
Arrive Stratham Station
Thu, Apr 23, 6:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Seabrook
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Salem
17.6 mi
00h 26m
To Stratham Station
17.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Stratham Station.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Ayers Village Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Ayers Village Road

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 97

    1.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 97

  5. 5

    Continue on Broadway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Broadway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Amesbury, Salisbury

    1942 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 101: Exeter, Hampton, Manchester

    3056 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on NH 101: Exeter, Hampton, Manchester

    1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on 101 West: Manchester, Concord, Exeter

    2083 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Exeter-Hampton Expressway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Exeter-Hampton Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 108: Stratham, Exeter

    1619 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NH 108 North: Stratham, Portsmouth

    141 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Portsmouth Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Portsmouth Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stratham Traffic Circle

    657 ft · 14 sec · Portsmouth Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Portsmouth Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Portsmouth Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Depot Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Depot Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
20.4 mi · 58%
Portsmouth Avenue
3.64 mi · 10%
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
3.25 mi · 9%
State Route 97
1.83 mi · 5%
Broadway
1.33 mi · 4%
NH 101
1.22 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seabrook
00h 26m from Salem
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Salem and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Stratham Station.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Salem to Stratham Station?

The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Seabrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Salem and 17.6 miles from Stratham Station.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 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 near Stratham Station.

Stop Ideas Near Seabrook

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

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

BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

10 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Exeter station

12 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

19 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

22 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Stratham Station. Straight-line distance: 23.94 mi (38.52 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population30,641
Coordinates42.7884200, -71.2008900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
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#2 Stratham Station

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population6,949
Coordinates43.0528700, -70.8953300
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-71.20089, 42.78842)
End: Stratham Station (-70.89533, 43.05287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.7 L · about $4.89
Round trip
$9.78
2.48 gal · 9.4 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.89 $9.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.53 $11.05
Premium $4.86 $6.02 $12.05
Diesel $6.00 $7.44 $14.87

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Salem and Stratham Station. The current time is 05:16:26.

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.