Origin
Bow, NH
Late night in Bow on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bow, 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
52m
Distance
38 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bow, NH
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Salem, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip through the heart of New Hampshire, the 40.3-mile journey from Bow to Salem is a manageable trek. You can easily complete this drive in about 41 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. With a fuel budget of approximately $6, it is a highly economical route for those traveling within the Northeast region. Because the duration is so short, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated scheduling. This local route serves as a practical connection between these two points, offering a direct path for your travel plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| I 93 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Everett Turnpike | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Bow Center Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Alan B Shepard Jr Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Logging Hill Road | 0.8 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, NH and Salem, NH.
1
Start on White Rock Hill Road
167 ft
·
10 sec
·
White Rock Hill Road
2
Turn sharp right onto Branch Londonderry Turnpike West
224 ft
·
13 sec
·
Branch Londonderry Turnpike West
3
Turn left onto Bow Center Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bow Center Road
4
Continue on Logging Hill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Logging Hill Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
6
Merge onto I 89
132 ft
·
2 sec
·
I 89
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
8
Merge onto I 93
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Everett Turnpike
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
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.
12
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
13
Continue on I 93
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 2
Toward Pelham, Salem
15
Keep slight left at fork
321 ft
·
9 sec
16
Turn left onto Pelham Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pelham Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
18
Turn right
113 ft
·
8 sec
19
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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Bow, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Branch Londonderry Turnpike West
Turn sharp right onto Branch Londonderry Turnpike West
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
9.2 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
11.2 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
18.8 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
35.1 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
$6.12 one way
$12.23 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.28 | $14.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.54
Everett Turnpike
(7.6 mi)
$0.54
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
2:02 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
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
52m 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 drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features a 0% highway share, relying entirely on local corridors like the Branch Londonderry Turnpike West, Bow Center Road, and Logging Hill Road. You will navigate a series of winding stretches rather than long, uninterrupted highway miles. The personality of this drive is defined by its constant shifts and local road travel, requiring your full attention as you move through the New Hampshire landscape.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 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?
9/10
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 early in the drive near Branch Londonderry Turnpike West.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 38 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Branch Londonderry Turnpike West): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 9.2 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, NH and Salem, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Pelham.
Boston
2.9 mi in
|
~5m
Pelham
35.1 mi in
|
~44m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 38 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 $0.54 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: near the start (Branch Londonderry Turnpike West): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 9.2 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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