How far is Salem, NH from Wilmot, NH?
The driving distance from Salem, NH to Wilmot, NH is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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 35m.
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 capital of New Hampshire.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Wilmot.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Wilmot.
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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
17.3 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
2720 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
1236 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
31 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 11 East: New London
1075 ft · 31 sec
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Turn slight right
58 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto King Hill Road
1.2 km · 49 sec · King Hill Road
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Continue on State Route 11
2488 ft · 33 sec · State Route 11
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Continue on Andover Road
1 mi · 2 min · Andover Road
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Turn left onto Elkins Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Elkins Road
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Continue on Wilmot Center Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Wilmot Center Road
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Continue on Bunker Hill Road
1645 ft · 47 sec · Bunker Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fourth New Hampshire Turnpike
46 m · 8 sec · Fourth New Hampshire Turnpike
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Turn left onto North Wilmot Road
80 m · 12 sec · North Wilmot Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Wilmot Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Wilmot.
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 89 North
Merge slight left
31 mi · 00h 36m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilmot.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Wilmot?
The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Salem and 36.1 miles from Wilmot.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.02 one way or $20.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Salem and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilmot.
Stop Ideas Near Concord
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 Concord.
Concord, New Hampshire
Manchester, New Hampshire
Tilton, New Hampshire
New Hampton, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Wilmot. Straight-line distance: 58.25 mi (93.74 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilmot
City in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,406 |
| Coordinates | 43.4517400, -71.9136900 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilmot (-71.91369, 43.45174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $10.02 | $20.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.32 | $22.64 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.34 | $24.68 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.23 | $30.46 |
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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