How far is Troy, NH from Salem, NH?

The driving distance from Troy, NH to Salem, NH is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
78.59 mi
01h 27m
Flight
49.75 mi
80.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.75 mi
Kilometers
80.07 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.59 mi
Kilometers
126.48 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Sat, May 2, 6:22 PM EDT
Return by in Troy
Sat, May 2, 7:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-05-02T16:55
Arrive Salem
Sat, May 2, 6:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Troy
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Brookline
NH

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

From Troy
39.3 mi
00h 43m
To Salem
39.3 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    110 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Fitzwilliam Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Fitzwilliam Road

  3. 3

    Continue on NH Route 12 North

    5.1 mi · 6 min · NH Route 12 North

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 12

    2.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 12

  5. 5

    Continue on School Street

    3 mi · 3 min · School Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Front Street

    1048 ft · 21 sec · Front Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Spring Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Gardner Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Gardner Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Green Street

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Green Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    11.7 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2445 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence

    974 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Salem New Hampshire

    656 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 93 North: Salem New Hampshire

    1444 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    552 ft · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Salem

    2984 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Salem

    1054 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Rockingham Park Boulevard

    2172 ft · 41 sec · Rockingham Park Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway

    1 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Lawrence Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lawrence Road

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    148 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
19.7 mi · 25%
Green Street
17.9 mi · 23%
Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 16%
I 93 North
8.31 mi · 11%
NH Route 12 North
5.07 mi · 6%
Gardner Road
3.36 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
49.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookline
00h 43m from Troy
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Troy and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Troy to Salem?

The road trip is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Brookline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Troy and 39.3 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.93 one way or $21.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brookline

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brookline and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookline.

BUS

Nashua, NH

14 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

32 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

47 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

49 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Salem. Straight-line distance: 49.75 mi (80.07 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States

Population2,117
Coordinates42.8239700, -72.1811900
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population30,641
Coordinates42.7884200, -71.2008900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-72.181368, 42.823921)
End: (-71.200866, 42.788382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
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
2.77 gal
10.5 L · about $10.93
Round trip
$21.86
5.54 gal · 21 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.93 $21.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.35 $24.69
Premium $4.86 $13.46 $26.91
Diesel $6.00 $16.61 $33.22

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and Salem. The current time is 16:55:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.