Salem, NH Road Trips
Sitting in the Northeast, Salem, NH is a convenient base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 44 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Salem, NH spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.
Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
80.4 mi
Alexandria, NH
Quickest Drive
16m
Derry, NH
Plan Around Salem, NH
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Salem, NH is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Salem, NH
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Salem, NH
Driving from Salem, NH
On average, trips departing from Salem, NH run 44 miles with a drive time of roughly 58m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 78 miles (1h 42m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Salem, NH are Alexandria, NH (77.7 mi, 1h 42m), Andover, NH (61.4 mi, 1h 27m), Manchester, NH (23.1 mi, 27m), and Derry, NH (11.9 mi, 16m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NH currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 44-mile trip from Salem, NH, budget about $7 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Salem, NH and 1 routes heading into Salem, NH, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 78 miles.
The longest mapped route from Salem, NH covers 78 miles and takes approximately 1h 42m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.
The average route from Salem, NH runs about 44 miles with a drive time of roughly 58m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 44-mile trip from Salem, NH costs roughly $7 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Salem, NH include Alexandria, NH, Andover, NH, Manchester, NH and Derry, NH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Short Drives from Salem, NH
Trips to Salem, NH
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