Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
40.8 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Salem, NH
Banx Photography
Traveling from East Concord to Salem covers 40.8 miles of New Hampshire territory, making it an efficient trip that clocks in at approximately 54 minutes. Because the distance is relatively short, this route functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via Mountain Road, West Portsmouth Street, and I-93 South to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of about $7, the trip is quite economical for a quick transit between these two Northeast locations. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that allows you to move between the state's regions quickly and reliably.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| I 93 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Alan B Shepard Jr Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between East Concord, NH and Salem, NH.
Start on this road
Turn right onto NH 132
Enter roundabout onto West Portsmouth Street
Continue on West Portsmouth Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 93; US 4
Continue on I 93
Continue on I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
Continue on I 93
Continue on I 93
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto Pelham Road
Continue on Main Street
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
A short stop after about 40.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from East Concord, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 37.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Enter roundabout onto West Portsmouth Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Take the exit toward Pelham, Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$6.57 one way
$13.14 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.23 | $14.45 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.81 | $15.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.76
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 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 | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in East Concord on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Salem on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through the initial segments of the journey. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route relies on local roads rather than long, high-speed highway stretches. You will find that the road's personality changes significantly from the neighborhood streets of East Concord to the transition onto I-93. While the drive is relatively short, the technical nature of the local roads provides a different experience than a standard highway commute. Stay alert, as the winding path requires consistent focus until you reach your final destination in Salem.
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 0.4 miles in near West Portsmouth Street.
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 12 decision points packed into just 40.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (West Portsmouth Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
333 ft
Total Descent
514 ft
Highest Point
370 ft
~17.5 mi in
Elevation Range
241 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between East Concord, NH and Salem, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Pelham.
Boston
Pelham
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 40.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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