Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
56.4 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
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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Webster, NH
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Salem, NH to Webster, NH is 56.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 17 minutes via I 93, I 89, and Everett Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, making it a straightforward local excursion. The vast majority of your travel will be on major highways, so expect a swift connection between these two points. Given the short duration and minimal stops, this is an ideal same-day trip for a quick transfer or a short scenic hop within the Northeast region.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 24.4 mi | 29m |
| I 89 | 13.9 mi | 16m |
| Everett Turnpike | 7 mi | 8m |
| Battle Street | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| State Route 103 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| State Route 127 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Pelham Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 50 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,180 veh/hr typical · worst 4,838
Quietest
2 AM
~171 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
24.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 101 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, NH and Webster, NH.
Start on this road
Turn left onto NH 97
Continue on Pelham Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 89
Take the exit
Turn right onto NH 103
Turn sharp left onto NH 127
Continue on NH 127
Turn left onto Potash Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 28.2 miles from Salem, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 34.8 — 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
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$9.84 one way
$19.69 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.93 | $10.96 | $21.91 |
| premium | $5.30 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $13.72 | $27.44 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.49
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$0
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.90 | $3.61 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Late night in Salem on Tuesday
Local time
12:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Scattered Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Webster on Tuesday
Local time
12:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Scattered Rain Showers
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.
You'll spend about 83% of this 56.4-mile drive on highways, primarily I 93 and I 89. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 24.4 miles on I 93. You'll transition from highway cruising to surface roads after this, likely noticing denser local traffic and more frequent intersections as you approach Webster. This route offers a predominantly high-speed travel experience for most of its length.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and I 89. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.4 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 20.2 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
807 ft
Total Descent
271 ft
Highest Point
665 ft
~56.4 mi in
Elevation Range
536 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Salem, NH and Webster, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth and White River Junction Vermont.
Plymouth
White River Junction Vermont
Founded 1750
Salem is a city in New Hampshire.
Top landmarks
Founded 1860
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 56.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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