Origin
Hooksett, NH
Late night in Hooksett on Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hooksett, 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
41m
Distance
29.5 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hooksett, NH
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Salem, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion within the Northeast, the 29.5-mile journey from Hooksett to Salem, New Hampshire, is a straightforward transit. You can easily complete this drive in about 41 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate. The path keeps you entirely within the state of New Hampshire, transitioning you between two familiar hubs. Since the entire distance is manageable in under an hour, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or complex logistics. It is a practical, no-nonsense commute that gets you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
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 |
| Main Street | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Alan B Shepard Jr Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Everett Turnpike | 1 mi | 1m |
| Pelham Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West River Road | 0.3 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 Hooksett, NH and Salem, NH.
1
Start on Rosedale Street
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
Rosedale Street
2
Continue on Riverside Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Riverside Street
3
Turn left onto NH 3A
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
West River Road
4
Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Hackett Hill Road
5
Take the ramp
419 ft
·
10 sec
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
7
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
Toward I 93 South
8
Merge onto I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Everett Turnpike
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 26.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m 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
10.4 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
26.6 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
$4.75 one way
$9.50 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.23 | $10.45 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.07
Everett Turnpike
(1 mi)
$0.07
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: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
12:20 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
41m 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 demands your full attention behind the wheel. You will spend 29 of your 29.5 total miles on the highway, primarily utilizing the Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway and I-93. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 10.8-mile segment along the Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway. While the high percentage of highway travel suggests a fast pace, the route’s character is defined by its technical nature rather than a monotonous interstate grind. Navigating these specific sections requires you to stay alert as you transition between the various highway designations.
Only 29% 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: 10.8 mi on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 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 11 decision points packed into just 29.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.7 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
396 ft
130 ft
Total Climb
419 ft
Total Descent
502 ft
Highest Point
396 ft
~16.9 mi in
Elevation Range
266 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 Hooksett, NH and Salem, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Pelham.
Boston
2.7 mi in
|
~5m
|
via I 93
Pelham
26.6 mi in
|
~34m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 29.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m 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 10.8 miles on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.07 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 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.7 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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