How far is Salem, NH from Tamworth, NH?

The driving distance from Salem, NH to Tamworth, NH is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
99.15 mi
02h 18m
Flight
74.09 mi
119.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.09 mi
Kilometers
119.24 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.15 mi
Kilometers
159.56 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tamworth
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM EDT
Return by in Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-04-23T03:11
Arrive Tamworth
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 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
Canterbury
NH

Human settlement in United States of America

From Salem
49.6 mi
01h 09m
To Tamworth
49.6 mi
01h 09m

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 Tamworth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    13.2 mi · 14 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton

    1867 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto NH 25 East

    42 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Winnipesaukee Street

    733 ft · 12 sec · Winnipesaukee Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Whittier Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Whittier Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Whittier Highway

    12.2 mi · 22 min · Whittier Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 25

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 25

  20. 20

    Continue on Whittier Road

    1867 ft · 29 sec · Whittier Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Bear Camp Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Bear Camp Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Ossipee Mountain Highway

    1126 ft · 23 sec · Ossipee Mountain Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Whittier Road

    2037 ft · 55 sec · Whittier Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Tamworth Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Tamworth Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Main Street

    57 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
30 mi · 30%
I 93 North
25 mi · 25%
Whittier Highway
12.2 mi · 12%
Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 10%
NH 104
3.9 mi · 4%
Whittier Street
3.06 mi · 3%
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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
74.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canterbury
01h 09m from Salem
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Canterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Salem and 49.6 miles from Tamworth.

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

The direct path is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.81 one way or $27.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 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 Tamworth.

Stop Ideas Near Canterbury

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

13 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

14 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

32 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

40 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Tamworth. Straight-line distance: 74.09 mi (119.24 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Tamworth

Town in New Hampshire

Population3,094
Coordinates43.8598000, -71.2631300
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Start: Salem (-71.20089, 42.78842)
End: Tamworth (-71.26313, 43.8598)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.24 L · about $13.81
Round trip
$27.62
7 gal · 26.48 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.81 $27.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.60 $31.20
Premium $4.86 $17.00 $34.01
Diesel $6.00 $20.99 $41.98

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 Tamworth. The current time is 03:11:35.

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.