Origin
Bow Bog, NH
Late night in Bow Bog on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bow Bog, 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
45m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bow Bog, NH
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Salem, NH
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Bow Bog to Salem, New Hampshire, is a quick 32.1-mile journey that typically takes about 45 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, this trip is perfectly suited as a one-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating the Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway and I-93, keeping your transit time efficient. With fuel costs estimated at just $5, it is an economical route for a quick regional commute or visit. While both locations are within the Northeast, the drive offers a straightforward connection between two distinct points in the Granite State. It is a practical, no-fuss route that gets you where you need to go without any unnecessary complications.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| I 93 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Everett Turnpike | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Bow Bog Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Alan B Shepard Jr Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Pelham Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
— 10.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bow Bog, NH and Salem, NH.
1
Start on Bow Bog Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Bow Bog Road
2
Continue on Pine Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Pine Street
3
Turn left onto Brandywine Drive
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Brandywine Drive
4
Turn left onto Springer Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Springer Road
5
Turn right
266 ft
·
19 sec
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 93 South
7
Merge onto I 93
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
Everett Turnpike
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 93
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston
Use the slight left lane.
11
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
12
Continue on I 93
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 2
Toward Pelham, Salem
14
Keep slight left at fork
321 ft
·
9 sec
15
Turn left onto Pelham Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pelham Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
17
Turn right
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
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Bow Bog, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 29.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 93
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
8
12.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston
6
29.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward Pelham, Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 2
Toward Pelham, Salem
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.17 one way
$10.34 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.15 | $12.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.19
Everett Turnpike
(2.7 mi)
$0.19
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
60°F
Derry, NH
16 mi in
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
24 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
45m 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?
This 32.1-mile drive features a mixed profile, balancing highway efficiency with local transitions. You will spend roughly 32 miles of the trip on major thoroughfares, as the route is almost entirely highway-based. Behind the wheel, you can expect a fairly consistent experience, with the longest uninterrupted segment spanning 10.8 miles along the Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway. Since the road is dominated by I-93 and its associated highways, the drive feels like a standard interstate run rather than a winding backroad tour. You will find that the road surface and traffic patterns remain relatively predictable throughout the duration of your 45-minute trip.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 32.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
391 ft
130 ft
Total Climb
242 ft
Total Descent
499 ft
Highest Point
391 ft
~18.3 mi in
Elevation Range
261 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bow Bog, NH and Salem, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Pelham.
Boston
5.2 mi in
|
~9m
|
via I 93
Pelham
29.2 mi in
|
~38m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 32.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.19 in tolls one way, starting with Everett Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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