How far is Salem, NH from Windham, NH?

The driving distance from Salem, NH to Windham, NH is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.52 mi
00h 13m
Flight
5.31 mi
8.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.31 mi
Kilometers
8.54 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.52 mi
Kilometers
10.5 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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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 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Windham
Wed, Jun 10, 4:22 PM EDT
Return by in Salem
Wed, Jun 10, 4:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-06-10T16:09
Arrive Windham
Wed, Jun 10, 4:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Salem
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Atkinson
NH

Town in New Hampshire, USA

From Salem
3.4 mi
00h 06m
To Windham
3.1 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Broadway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Range Road

    3161 ft · 1 min · Range Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Range Road

    2169 ft · 60 sec · Range Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Indian Rock Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Indian Rock Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lowell Road

    61 m · 8 sec · Lowell Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    21 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
153.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indian Rock Road
2.33 mi · 36%
North Broadway
1.86 mi · 28%
Main Street
1.54 mi · 24%
Range Road
1.01 mi · 15%
Lowell Road
0.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Indian Rock Road

Continue on Indian Rock Road

2.33 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
5.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atkinson
00h 06m from Salem
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Salem and Partly Sunny near Windham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Atkinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Salem and 3.1 miles from Windham.

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

The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Salem and Partly Sunny near Windham.

Stop Ideas Near Atkinson

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

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

9 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

19 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Exeter station

22 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Nashua, NH

30 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Windham. Straight-line distance: 5.31 mi (8.54 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Windham

City in New Hampshire

Population14,865
Coordinates42.8006400, -71.3042300
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.200866, 42.788382)
End: (-71.304271, 42.800568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.23 gal
0.87 L · about $0.91
Round trip
$1.81
0.46 gal · 1.74 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.1 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $0.91 $1.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.03 $2.05
Premium $4.86 $1.12 $2.23
Diesel $6.00 $1.38 $2.76

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Salem and Windham. The current time is 16:09:13.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.