Origin
Salem, NH
Late night in Salem on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, NH to Atkinson, NH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salem, NH
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Atkinson, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward transit between Salem and Atkinson, New Hampshire, this 6.9-mile trip is an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. You can expect to spend about 17 minutes behind the wheel as you navigate entirely on local roads. With a fuel cost estimated at just $1, this route is highly economical and requires no overnight stops. Because it remains within the Northeast region, the transition between these two towns is seamless and familiar. This drive functions perfectly as a simple point-to-point commute, offering a no-fuss experience for those who prefer to avoid highway travel entirely.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Providence Hill Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Meditation Lane | 1 mi | 2m |
| Sawyer Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Atkinson Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Leroy Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— 2.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, NH and Atkinson, NH.
1
Start on this road
113 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NH 97
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on North Main Street
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
4
Keep slight right at fork onto Atkinson Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Atkinson Road
5
Turn right onto Providence Hill Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Providence Hill Road
6
Continue on Sawyer Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sawyer Avenue
7
Turn left onto Meditation Lane
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Meditation Lane
8
At end of road, turn right onto NH 121
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
9
Turn left onto Leroy Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Leroy Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
Leroy Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 97 / Main Street
Turn right onto NH 97 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Atkinson Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Atkinson Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
5.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Meditation Lane
Turn left onto Meditation Lane
Navigation decision point
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
NH 121 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto NH 121 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Leroy Avenue
Turn left onto Leroy Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.11 one way
$2.22 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.22 | $2.44 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Atkinson, NH
Late night in Atkinson on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m 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 experience on this local drive, as the route avoids highways altogether. You will spend your time navigating a mix of roads, starting with North Main Street, which provides your longest uninterrupted stretch at 2.1 miles. Transitioning onto Providence Hill Road and Meditation Lane dictates a slower, more attentive pace compared to typical interstate travel. Because the entire 6.9-mile journey is composed of local surface streets, you should prepare for frequent adjustments to your speed. This is a technical, low-speed route that rewards drivers who enjoy staying engaged with their surroundings rather than cruising on autopilot.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.1 mi on North Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 97 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 97 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (Atkinson Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.6 miles (Meditation Lane): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
342 ft
127 ft
Total Climb
276 ft
Total Descent
97 ft
Highest Point
342 ft
~5.9 mi in
Elevation Range
216 ft
About the Cities
Starting 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 17m. Total distance: 6.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.1 miles on North Main Street. 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 97 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (Atkinson Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.6 miles (Meditation Lane): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Atkinson, 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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