Origin
Barrington, NH
Late night in Barrington on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barrington, NH to Salem, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
38.9 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barrington, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Salem, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Barrington to Salem, New Hampshire, this 52.4-mile trip is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 59 minutes. Because the route is a quick local drive, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. You can expect to spend roughly $8 on fuel for the entire trip, making it a very budget-friendly option. Navigating this path involves traveling along Calef Highway, passing through Lee Circle, and utilizing the Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway. It is an efficient way to traverse the Northeast region without the need for extensive planning or multi-day commitments.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Calef Highway | 14.5 mi | 23m |
| Page Road | 6.1 mi | 12m |
| Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Franklin Pierce Highway | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| NH 125 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Westside Drive | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Danville Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Calef Highway
— 14.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barrington, NH and Salem, NH.
1
Start on NH 9
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Franklin Pierce Highway
2
Turn right onto NH 125
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the right lane.
3
Enter roundabout onto NH 125
165 ft
·
4 sec
·
Calef Highway
4
Continue on NH 125
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on NH 125
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on NH 125; NH 111; NH 107
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
NH 125; NH 111; NH 107
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Turn right onto NH 111
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Danville Road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto NH 111
6.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Page Road
9
Turn left onto NH 121
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Stage Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on NH 121
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn right onto Island Pond Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Island Pond Road
12
Turn left onto Westside Drive
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Westside Drive
13
Continue on Atkinson Road
35 ft
·
6 sec
·
Atkinson Road
14
Continue on Atkinson Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Atkinson Road
15
Turn slight left onto North Main Street
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto NH 97
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn left
113 ft
·
8 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Barrington, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 33.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
NH 125 / Calef Highway
Turn right onto NH 125 / Calef Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
NH 125 / Calef Highway
Enter roundabout onto NH 125 / Calef Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
26 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
NH 111 / Danville Road
Turn right onto NH 111 / Danville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
33.1 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
NH 121 / Stage Road
Turn left onto NH 121 / Stage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
33.7 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
Island Pond Road
Turn right onto Island Pond Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.26 one way
$12.52 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Salem, NH
Late night in Salem on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 10m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will find yourself navigating local roads that demand your full attention, providing a more engaged feel behind the wheel than a standard high-speed commute. Because the path is entirely comprised of local stretches, the drive maintains a consistent pace from start to finish. There are no long, uninterrupted highway segments here, so be prepared for a series of turns and transitions as you move between these two New Hampshire towns.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.5 mi on Calef Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near NH 125 / Calef Highway.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (NH 125 / Calef Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (NH 125 / Calef Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26 miles (NH 111 / Danville Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 38.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.5 miles on Calef Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Salem, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (NH 125 / Calef Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (NH 125 / Calef Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26 miles (NH 111 / Danville Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Salem, NH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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