Origin
Salem, NH
Late night in Salem on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, NH to Nashua, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Nashua, NH
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Trip Overview
Salem, NH to Nashua, NH is 16.2 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Haverhill Road, Central Street, and Indian Rock Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns rather than a high-speed highway journey. Given its brevity, it's a straightforward option for a quick transit between these two communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Haverhill Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Central Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Indian Rock Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| North Broadway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Ferry Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Range Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Haverhill Road
— 3.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, NH and Nashua, NH.
1
Start on this road
113 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto NH 97
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto NH 28
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto Range Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Range Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto NH 111
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Range Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on NH 111
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Indian Rock Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on Haverhill Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Haverhill Road
8
Continue on NH 111
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Central Street
9
Turn right onto NH 111
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Burnham Road
10
Continue on NH 111
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Ferry Street
11
Continue on NH 111
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
12
Continue on NH 101A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A
483 ft
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
NH 101A
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.1 — 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 97 / Main Street
Turn left onto NH 97 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
NH 28 / North Broadway
Turn right onto NH 28 / North Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
3.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Range Road
Turn left onto Range Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
NH 111 / Range Road
Turn left onto NH 111 / Range Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
16.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
NH 101A / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.61 one way
$5.22 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Nashua, NH
Late night in Nashua on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
22 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
32m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway mileage, meaning you'll be navigating through towns and neighborhoods for the entire 16.2 miles. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is about 3.4 miles along Haverhill Road. You'll likely experience varied road conditions and speed limits as you transition between different local streets like Central Street and Indian Rock Road. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction and pace.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.4 mi on Haverhill Road.
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 32m 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 1.6 miles (NH 28 / North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (Range Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m 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 3.4 miles on Haverhill Road. 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 1.6 miles (NH 28 / North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (Range Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nashua, 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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