How far is Wolfeboro, NH from Salem, NH?

The driving distance from Wolfeboro, NH to Salem, NH is about 75.2 miles (121 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55 miles (88.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
75.17 mi
01h 31m
Flight
54.97 mi
88.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.97 mi
Kilometers
88.46 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.17 mi
Kilometers
120.98 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM EDT
Return by in Wolfeboro
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wolfeboro
2026-04-22T23:47
Arrive Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wolfeboro
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
Allenstown
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Wolfeboro
36.4 mi
00h 45m
To Salem
38.8 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 28

    9 mi · 13 min · State Route 28

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    121 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    20 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    58 m · 5 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 28

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28

  8. 8

    Continue on Pinewood Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Allenstown Road

    1480 ft · 37 sec · Allenstown Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Hooksett Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Hooksett Village

    77 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto College Park Drive

    2332 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1272 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 59 sec · Riverside Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 35 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right

    128 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    2636 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on I 93 South

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  21. 21

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

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Pelham, Salem

    1854 ft · 45 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    98 m · 10 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Pelham Road

    2278 ft · 1 min · Pelham Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wolfeboro 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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 28
29.1 mi · 39%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
10.8 mi · 14%
I 93 South
7.91 mi · 11%
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.43 mi · 6%
Suncook Valley Highway
4.31 mi · 6%
Pinewood Road
3.15 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Route 28

Exit the roundabout

20 mi · 00h 31m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
55 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allenstown
00h 45m from Wolfeboro
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Wolfeboro 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 Wolfeboro to Salem?

The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Allenstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Wolfeboro and 38.8 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 55 miles (88.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Wolfeboro and Chance Rain Showers near Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Allenstown

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

20 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

36 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

38 mi away
3 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wolfeboro and Salem. Straight-line distance: 54.97 mi (88.46 km).

Wolfeboro

#1 Wolfeboro

Town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States

Population6,450
Coordinates43.5839700, -71.2072900
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population30,641
Coordinates42.7884200, -71.2008900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-71.20721, 43.584051)
End: (-71.200866, 42.788382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
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.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.04 L · about $10.45
Round trip
$20.91
5.3 gal · 20.08 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.45 $20.91
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.81 $23.62
Premium $4.86 $12.87 $25.75
Diesel $6.00 $15.89 $31.78

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 Wolfeboro and Salem. The current time is 23:47:27.

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.