Origin
Pinardville, NH
Morning in Pinardville on Sunday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pinardville, 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
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pinardville, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Salem, NH
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Trip Overview
Pinardville to Salem is 24.7 miles and takes about 38 minutes via Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within New Hampshire, making it a convenient local drive. Given its quick duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, allowing plenty of time for your destination activities. It's a straightforward journey that bypasses any need for overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| South Willow Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Mast Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| I 293 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Alan B Shepard Jr Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Queen City Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
— 10.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinardville, NH and Salem, NH.
1
Start on NH 114A
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Mast Road
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on NH 114A
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Varney Street
3
Turn right onto NH 114A
295 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Turn left onto NH 114A
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Hancock Street
5
Turn right onto NH 114A
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Second Street
6
Turn left onto Queen City Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Queen City Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto South Willow Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Willow Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward NH 101 East, I 293 South: Salem, Portsmouth
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 293; NH 101
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 293; NH 101
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
11
Continue on I 293
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 293
12
Merge onto I 93
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
13
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
14
Continue on I 93
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 2
Toward Pelham, Salem
16
Keep slight left at fork
321 ft
·
9 sec
17
Turn left onto Pelham Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pelham Road
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
19
Turn right
113 ft
·
8 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.7 — 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
|
NH 114A / Mast Road
Depart onto NH 114A / Mast Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
South Willow Street
Turn right onto South Willow Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
4.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn left toward NH 101 East, I 293 South: Salem, Portsmouth
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward NH 101 East, I 293 South: Salem, Portsmo...
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
21.7 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
$3.98 one way
$7.95 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.38 | $8.75 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
6:22 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
23 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 24.7-mile trip, with only about 6% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.8 miles on the Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway. This means you'll be navigating local streets and making frequent turns, so stay attentive. The drive shifts between the main highway and local roads, requiring constant awareness of your surroundings and upcoming maneuvers.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 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 early in the drive near NH 114A / Mast Road.
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 14 decision points packed into just 24.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 114A / Mast Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (South Willow Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: 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 Pinardville, NH and Salem, NH, road signs point toward Portsmouth, Boston and Pelham.
Portsmouth
4.9 mi in
|
~10m
Boston
5.8 mi in
|
~12m
Pelham
21.7 mi in
|
~31m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 24.7 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.
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.
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 (NH 114A / Mast Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (South Willow Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: 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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