Salem, NH Road Trips

Sitting in the Northeast, Salem, NH is a convenient base with 46 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 32 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Salem, NH spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

46

Longest Drive

151.7 mi

Berlin, NH

Quickest Drive

17m

Atkinson, NH

Plan Around Salem, NH

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Salem, NH is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Berlin, NH to Salem, NH 151.7 mi · 3h 18m Lisbon, NH to Salem, NH 127.3 mi · 2h 39m North Conway, NH to Salem, NH 115.6 mi · 2h 47m Claremont, NH to Salem, NH 91.1 mi · 2h

Continue From Salem, NH

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Salem, NH to Ashland, NH 75.3 mi · 1h 31m Salem, NH to Andover, NH 61.4 mi · 1h 27m Salem, NH to Rochester, NH 54.3 mi · 1h 14m Salem, NH to Chichester, NH 45.8 mi · 1h 2m

Trips from Salem, NH

Salem, NH to Ashland, NH

75.3 mi 1h 31m

Salem, NH to Andover, NH

61.4 mi 1h 27m

Salem, NH to Rochester, NH

54.3 mi 1h 14m

Salem, NH to Chichester, NH

45.8 mi 1h 2m

Salem, NH to Pembroke, NH

33.8 mi 51m

Salem, NH to Bow Bog, NH

31.8 mi 47m

Salem, NH to Candia, NH

30.4 mi 43m

Salem, NH to Bedford, NH

24.7 mi 35m

Salem, NH to Manchester, NH

22.7 mi 32m

Salem, NH to City of Manchester, NH

21.6 mi 32m

Salem, NH to Nashua, NH

16.2 mi 32m

Salem, NH to Hudson, NH

15 mi 29m

Salem, NH to Derry, NH

11.9 mi 20m

Salem, NH to Atkinson, NH

6.9 mi 17m

Driving from Salem, NH

On average, trips departing from Salem, NH run 32 miles with a drive time of roughly 46m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 75 miles (1h 31m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Salem, NH are Ashland, NH (75.3 mi, 1h 31m), Andover, NH (61.4 mi, 1h 27m), Rochester, NH (54.3 mi, 1h 14m), Chichester, NH (45.8 mi, 1h 2m), and Pembroke, NH (33.8 mi, 51m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NH currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 32-mile trip from Salem, NH, budget about $5 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 14 mapped routes leaving Salem, NH and 32 routes heading into Salem, NH, covering 46 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 75 miles.

The longest mapped route from Salem, NH covers 75 miles and takes approximately 1h 31m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Salem, NH runs about 32 miles with a drive time of roughly 46m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 32-mile trip from Salem, NH costs roughly $5 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Salem, NH include Ashland, NH, Andover, NH, Rochester, NH and Chichester, NH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.