How far is Springfield, NH from Salem, NH?

The driving distance from Springfield, NH to Salem, NH is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
78.72 mi
01h 19m
Flight
64.39 mi
103.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.39 mi
Kilometers
103.62 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.72 mi
Kilometers
126.69 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 9:25 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 10:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T08:06
Arrive Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 9:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Concord
NH

The capital of New Hampshire.

From Springfield
38.2 mi
00h 39m
To Salem
40.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Four Corners Road

    579 ft · 16 sec · Four Corners Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Bowman Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Bowman Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Georges Mills Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Georges Mills Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Springfield Road

    159 m · 20 sec · Springfield Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1627 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    36.6 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Pelham, Salem

    1854 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    98 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Pelham Road

    2278 ft · 1 min · Pelham Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Springfield Road
37 mi · 47%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
10.8 mi · 14%
I 93 South
7.68 mi · 10%
Everett Turnpike
7.62 mi · 10%
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.43 mi · 6%
Main Street
3.81 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Springfield Road

Merge slight left

36.6 mi · 00h 43m

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
64.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Concord
00h 39m from Springfield
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 38.2 miles from Springfield and 40.5 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Springfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Concord

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

30 Stickney Ave.
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Manchester, New Hampshire

25 mi away
119 Canal St.
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Tilton, New Hampshire

27 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

46 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Salem. Straight-line distance: 64.39 mi (103.62 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population1,348
Coordinates43.4950700, -72.0334200
Altitude442
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population30,641
Coordinates42.7884200, -71.2008900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Four Corners Road (-72.033851, 43.495111)
End: (-71.200866, 42.788382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.52 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.93
5.56 gal · 21.04 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.97 $21.93
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.39 $24.78
Premium $4.86 $13.51 $27.01
Diesel $6.00 $16.67 $33.34

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 Springfield and Salem. The current time is 08:06:06.

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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.