Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
24.4 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Pinardville, NH
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The drive from Salem, NH to Pinardville, NH covers 24.4 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 93, Main Street, I 293 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.9 miles on I 93. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 14.9 mi | 17m |
| Main Street | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| I 293 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Willow Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Mast Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Queen City Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Varney Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Pelham Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, NH and Pinardville, NH.
Start on this road
Turn left onto NH 97
Continue on Pelham Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 93
Take the exit onto I 293
Take the exit
Turn right
Turn right onto NH 28
Turn slight left onto Queen City Avenue
Turn right onto NH 3A; NH 114A
Turn left onto NH 114A
Turn right onto NH 114A
Turn left onto NH 114A
Continue on NH 114A
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 22.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 93 North
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 93
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto I 293 toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NH 28
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn right onto NH 3A; NH 114A / Second Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.93 one way
$7.86 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.67 | $9.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 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 | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Salem on Sunday
Local time
3:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Light Rain
Destination
Afternoon in Pinardville on Sunday
Local time
3:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
24.4 mi in 37m, mostly highway — 14.9 mi of that is on I 93.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and Main Street. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (I 93): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles (I 293): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Salem, NH and Pinardville, NH, road signs point toward Bedford and Manchester.
Bedford
Manchester
Salem is a city in New Hampshire.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 24.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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