Origin
Mont Vernon, NH
Late night in Mont Vernon on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mont Vernon, 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
58m
Distance
36.7 mi
59 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 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mont Vernon, NH
Andrea Davis
Salem, NH
Banx Photography
Trip Overview
Mont Vernon, NH to Salem, NH is 36.7 miles and takes about 58 minutes via NH 101, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, entirely within New Hampshire. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on major roadways, making it a convenient option for connecting these two points. Consider this route if you need a quick and efficient way to get from Mont Vernon to Salem without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 13.4 mi | 20m |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Old Amherst Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Alan B Shepard Jr Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| I 293 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| New Boston Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 13.4 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mont Vernon, NH and Salem, NH.
1
Start on NH 13
49 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto Smith Road
217 ft
·
6 sec
·
Smith Road
3
Turn slight right onto Old Amherst Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Amherst Road
4
Continue on Old Mont Vernon Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Mont Vernon Road
5
Turn right onto New Boston Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
New Boston Road
6
Turn left onto Jones Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Jones Road
7
Continue on Dodge Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Dodge Road
8
Turn right onto Blueberry Hill Road
284 ft
·
12 sec
·
Blueberry Hill Road
9
Turn left onto Bayberry Drive
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bayberry Drive
10
Turn left onto Blueberry Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Blueberry Hill Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto NH 101
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
NH 101
12
Continue on NH 101
6.3 mi
·
10 min
·
NH 101
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Take the exit onto NH 101
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
NH 101
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
15
Continue on I 293
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 293
16
Merge onto I 93
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
17
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
18
Continue on I 93
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 2
Toward Pelham, Salem
20
Keep slight left at fork
321 ft
·
9 sec
21
Turn left onto Pelham Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pelham Road
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
23
Turn right
113 ft
·
8 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Mont Vernon, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Smith Road
Turn right onto Smith Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Jones Road
Turn left onto Jones Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
NH 101
At end of road, turn left onto NH 101
Navigation decision point
5
17.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
6
33.7 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
$5.91 one way
$11.82 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 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 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
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
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Bedford, NH
18 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
22 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
58m 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 route features a 39% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads like the Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 13.4 miles on NH 101. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface street driving, transitioning between the two as you approach your destination. You'll likely notice the frequent exits and merging traffic as you navigate the highway sections.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.4 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 Smith Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 36.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Smith Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (Jones Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (NH 101): Navigation decision point.
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 Mont Vernon, NH and Salem, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Pelham.
Boston
17.7 mi in
|
~31m
Pelham
33.7 mi in
|
~51m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 36.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.4 miles on NH 101. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (Smith Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (Jones Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (NH 101): Navigation decision point.
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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