How far is Salem, NH from Weare, NH?
The driving distance from Salem, NH to Weare, NH is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 05m.
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.
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Weare.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Weare.
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Start on the route
34 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Pelham Road
1215 ft · 32 sec · Pelham Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North
2916 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
14.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Mast Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Mast Road
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Continue on South Mast Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Mast Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Mast Street
11 m · 1 sec · South Mast Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street
1 km · 2 min · South Mast Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
15 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto Main Street
1665 ft · 57 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Mast Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Mast Street
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Continue on North Mast Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Mast Road
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Continue on South Stark Highway
6.8 mi · 12 min · South Stark Highway
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Turn left onto Flanders Memorial Road
37 m · 3 sec · Flanders Memorial Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Flanders Memorial Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Weare.
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 93 North
Merge slight right
14.9 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Salem and Partly Sunny near Weare.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Weare?
The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Salem and 20.4 miles from Weare.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Salem and Partly Sunny near Weare.
Stop Ideas Near Manchester
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 Manchester.
Manchester, New Hampshire
Nashua, NH
Concord, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Weare. Straight-line distance: 34.14 mi (54.95 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Weare
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 9,100 |
| Coordinates | 43.0948000, -71.7306300 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Weare (-71.73063, 43.0948)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.00 | $13.99 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.64 | $17.27 |
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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