Salem, NH Road Trips
Sitting in the Northeast, Salem, NH is a convenient base with 8 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 83 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Salem, NH head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
159.3 mi
Milan, NH
Quickest Drive
1h 3m
Madbury, 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.
Continue From Salem, NH
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Salem, NH
Driving from Salem, NH
On average, trips departing from Salem, NH run 83 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 52m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 159 miles (3h 35m), while the shortest is just 47 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Salem, NH are Milan, NH (159.3 mi, 3h 35m), Rumney, NH (88.6 mi, 1h 51m), Unity, NH (81.6 mi, 2h 1m), Ashland, NH (75.3 mi, 1h 31m), and Washington, NH (68.8 mi, 1h 35m). 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 83-mile trip from Salem, NH, budget about $13 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 7 mapped routes leaving Salem, NH and 1 routes heading into Salem, NH, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 47 to 159 miles.
The longest mapped route from Salem, NH covers 159 miles and takes approximately 3h 35m. Shorter options start at just 47 miles.
The average route from Salem, NH runs about 83 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 52m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 83-mile trip from Salem, NH costs roughly $13 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 Milan, NH, Rumney, NH, Unity, NH and Ashland, NH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Salem, NH at a Glance
Founded
1750
Elevation
131 ft
Area
10 mi²
Notable People from Salem, NH
A sampling of people born in Salem, NH.
Chris Sununu
1974
82nd Governor of New Hampshire since 2017
Katie King-Crowley
1975
American ice hockey player
Chuck Morse
1960
American politician from New Hampshire
Dan Stemkoski
1983
American electronic sports commentator
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Salem, NH.
Canobie Lake Park
amusement park in Salem, New Hampshire
City data from Wikidata (Q1013102), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Salem, NH
Salem is a city in New Hampshire.
1 America's Stonehenge, 105 Haverhill Rd, ☏ +1 603-893-8300. 9AM-5PM. An archeological site consisting of a variety of stone structures of undetermined origin. The site includes extensive walking trails and an alpaca farm. $10.
1 Canobie Lake Park, 85 N Policy St, ☏ +1 603-893-3506, [email protected]. Amusement park established as a trolley park in 1902. (updated Mar 2025)
1 The Artisan Hotel At Tuscan Village (The Artisan Hotel), 17 Via Toscana, ☏ +1 603-912-8450. Check-in: 3pm, check-out: 11am. (updated Jan 2024) Holiday Inn Salem, 1 Keewaydin Dr, ☏ +1 603 893-5511. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem NH, 8 Keewaydin Dr, ☏ +1 603 893-4722, fax: +1 603 893-2898.
Travel tips adapted from Salem (New Hampshire) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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