How far is Tuftonboro, NH from Salem, NH?
The driving distance from Tuftonboro, NH to Salem, NH is about 91 miles (146.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
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.
County seat city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuftonboro and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuftonboro and Salem.
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Start on Durgin Road
28 m · 10 sec · Durgin Road
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Turn left onto Mountain Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Mountain Road
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Continue on Water Village Road
4 mi · 7 min · Water Village Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square
38 m · 2 sec · Courthouse Square
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Exit the roundabout onto Courthouse Square
1448 ft · 29 sec · Courthouse Square
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Keep slight left to continue on Old Granite Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Granite Road
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Turn right onto White Mountain Highway
15.6 mi · 22 min · White Mountain Highway
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Continue on Spaulding Turnpike
34 mi · 45 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike
7.3 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike
7.7 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester
12.9 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 97, MA 110, MA 113: Haverhill, Salem New Hampshire
830 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 97: Haverhill, Salem New Hampshire
816 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Broadway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Broadway
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Continue on State Route 97
1.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 97
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Continue on Ayers Village Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Ayers Village Road
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left
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 Tuftonboro and Salem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Spaulding Turnpike
Continue on Spaulding Turnpike
34 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tuftonboro and Partly Sunny near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tuftonboro to Salem?
The road trip is about 91 miles (146.5 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Tuftonboro and 46 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.66 one way or $25.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tuftonboro and Partly Sunny near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Dover
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Dover City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dover.
Dover Transportation Center
Durham–UNH station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuftonboro and Salem. Straight-line distance: 62.75 mi (100.99 km).
#1 Tuftonboro
City in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 2,436 |
| Coordinates | 43.6964700, -71.2220100 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| 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: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.66 | $25.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.31 | $28.61 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.59 | $31.19 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $19.25 | $38.50 |
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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