How far is Swanzey, NH from Salem, NH?
The driving distance from Swanzey, NH to Salem, NH is about 94 miles (151.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Swanzey and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swanzey and Salem.
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Start on Old Homestead Highway
1578 ft · 32 sec · Old Homestead Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Homestead Highway
15 m · 1 sec · Old Homestead Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Homestead Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Homestead Highway
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Turn right onto Lake Street
1975 ft · 54 sec · Lake Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Monadnock Highway
8 m · 1 sec · Monadnock Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Monadnock Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Monadnock Highway
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Continue on NH Route 12
1.5 mi · 2 min · NH Route 12
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Continue on North Main Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Merge slight left onto Central Square
578 ft · 8 sec · Central Square
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Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street
1106 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Turn straight onto Fitzwilliam Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Fitzwilliam Road
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Continue on NH Route 12 North
5.1 mi · 6 min · NH Route 12 North
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Continue on State Route 12
2.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 12
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Continue on School Street
3 mi · 3 min · School Street
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Turn left onto Front Street
1048 ft · 21 sec · Front Street
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Turn slight left onto Spring Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Street
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Continue on Gardner Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · Gardner Road
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Continue on Green Street
6.2 mi · 8 min · Green Street
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Take the exit slight right
11.7 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell
2445 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
974 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
19.1 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Salem New Hampshire
656 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on I 93 North: Salem New Hampshire
1444 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
552 ft · 7 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Salem
2984 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Salem
1054 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Rockingham Park Boulevard
2172 ft · 41 sec · Rockingham Park Boulevard
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway
1 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Turn left onto Lawrence Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Lawrence Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
148 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Swanzey and Salem.
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.
I 495 North
Merge slight left
19.1 mi · 00h 22m
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 leaving Swanzey and Chance Rain Showers near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Swanzey to Salem?
The road trip is about 94 miles (151.3 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Mason is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Swanzey and 49.5 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.10 one way or $26.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Swanzey and Chance Rain Showers near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Mason
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Swanzey and Salem. Straight-line distance: 55.06 mi (88.61 km).
#1 Swanzey
City in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 7,271 |
| Coordinates | 42.8698000, -72.2817500 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.200866, 42.788382)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $13.10 | $26.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.80 | $29.59 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.13 | $32.26 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $19.91 | $39.82 |
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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