How far is Wakefield, NH from Salem, NH?
The driving distance from Wakefield, NH to Salem, NH is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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 25m.
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.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wakefield and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wakefield and Salem.
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Start on the route
53 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Wakefield Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · Wakefield Road
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Take the ramp right
56 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto White Mountain Highway
3.2 mi · 5 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 Wakefield 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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Wakefield 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 Wakefield to Salem?
The road trip is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Newington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Wakefield and 38.8 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.53 one way or $21.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Wakefield and Chance Rain Showers near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Newington
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 Newington.
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Durham–UNH station
Dover Transportation Center
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wakefield and Salem. Straight-line distance: 54.56 mi (87.8 km).
#1 Wakefield
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 5,122 |
| Coordinates | 43.5681300, -71.0300700 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| 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: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.53 | $21.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.90 | $23.80 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $16.01 | $32.02 |
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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