Origin
Brentwood, NH
Morning in Brentwood on Sunday
Local time
10:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brentwood, 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
38m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brentwood, NH
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Salem, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Brentwood and Salem, NH, expect a straightforward 21.6-mile commute. This trip typically takes about 35 minutes to complete, making it an ideal quick jaunt that fits easily into a single day. You will navigate primarily via Middle Road, the Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway, and Danville Road. With a fuel cost estimate of just $3, this is a highly economical route that requires no overnight stops. Because both locations are situated within the Northeast, you will experience consistent regional driving conditions throughout the entire journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Page Road | 6.1 mi | 12m |
| Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| 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 |
| Atkinson Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Page Road
— 6.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brentwood, NH and Salem, NH.
1
Start on Crawley Falls Road
141 ft
·
8 sec
·
Crawley Falls Road
2
Turn right onto NH 111A
289 ft
·
15 sec
·
Middle Road
3
Turn left onto NH 125
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on NH 125; NH 111; NH 107
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
NH 125; NH 111; NH 107
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Turn right onto NH 111
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Danville Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn straight onto NH 111
6.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Page Road
7
Turn left onto NH 121
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Stage Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on NH 121
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
9
Turn right onto Island Pond Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Island Pond Road
10
Turn left onto Westside Drive
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Westside Drive
11
Continue on Atkinson Road
35 ft
·
6 sec
·
Atkinson Road
12
Continue on Atkinson Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Atkinson Road
13
Turn slight left onto North Main Street
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto NH 97
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
15
Turn left
113 ft
·
8 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 111A / Middle Road
Turn right onto NH 111A / Middle Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 125 / Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway
Turn left onto NH 125 / Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
NH 111 / Danville Road
Turn right onto NH 111 / Danville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
12.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
NH 121 / Stage Road
Turn left onto NH 121 / Stage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
13.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Island Pond Road
Turn right onto Island Pond Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.98 one way
$5.96 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.28 | $6.55 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Morning in Salem on Sunday
Local time
10:40 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
7 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
38m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route consists entirely of local roads with a zero-percent highway share. You will find yourself navigating frequent turns rather than sustained, high-speed stretches, as the road layout prioritizes regional connectivity over straight-line travel. Because the drive is relatively short, you will not encounter any exceptionally long uninterrupted stretches, allowing for a steady, rhythmic pace. Expect a practical, hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention as you transition between these two New Hampshire towns.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on Page Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 111A / Middle Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 18.5 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (NH 111A / Middle Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NH 125 / Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (NH 111 / Danville Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Salem, NH
Full guide →Salem is a city in New Hampshire.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (15%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 miles on Page Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (NH 111A / Middle Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NH 125 / Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 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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