Origin
Alton, NH
Night in Alton on Tuesday
Local time
11:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alton, NH to Salem, NH
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
61.8 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
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6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alton, NH
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Salem, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alton, NH to Salem, NH covers 61.8 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, the route, Epsom Circle for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
30.9 miles from Alton, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 34m drive with frequent turns across 61.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
719 ft
130 ft
Total Climb
539 ft
Total Descent
952 ft
Highest Point
719 ft
~4.4 mi in
Elevation Range
589 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Alton, NH to Salem, NH is easy. At 1h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alton, NH to Salem, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Epsom Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Suncook Valley Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 28 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pinewood Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Allenstown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hooksett Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alton, NH and Salem, NH.
1
Start on the route
335 ft
·
27 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
262 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
4
Exit the roundabout
20 mi
·
31 min
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle
190 ft
·
5 sec
·
Epsom Circle
6
Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
7
Continue on Route 28
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 28
8
Continue on Pinewood Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Pinewood Road
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Allenstown Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Allenstown Road
10
Continue on Hooksett Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Hooksett Road
11
Turn slight right onto Hooksett Village
253 ft
·
9 sec
·
Hooksett Village
12
Turn straight onto College Park Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
College Park Drive
13
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
14
Turn right onto Riverside Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Riverside Street
15
Turn left onto West River Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
West River Road
16
Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Hackett Hill Road
17
Take the ramp right
420 ft
·
11 sec
18
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
19
Continue on I 93 South
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 93 South
20
Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Everett Turnpike
21
Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 93 South: Salem, Boston
22
Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
23
Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
24
Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
25
Take the exit slight right toward Pelham, Salem
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Pelham, Salem
26
Keep slight left
322 ft
·
10 sec
27
Turn left onto Pelham Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pelham Road
28
Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
29
Turn right
112 ft
·
8 sec
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 30.9 miles from Alton, NH, or about 47m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 61.8 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.9 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salem, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alton, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alton, NH
This is one driving day of about 61.8 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alton, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.9 mi from Alton, NH · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 61.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.9 miles from Alton, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Salem, NH
The final approach into Salem, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Salem, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.95 one way
$19.90 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.95 | $21.89 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.83 | $23.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.64 | $27.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.49 | $2.97 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.41 | $2.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.65 | $3.96 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Salem, NH
Night in Salem on Tuesday
Local time
11:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 34m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alton, NH to Salem, NH covers 61.8 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, the route, Epsom Circle. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.9 miles from Alton, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Alton, NH to Salem, NH is easy. At 1h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alton, NH to Salem, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Alton, NH to Salem, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 130 ft to 719 ft elevation with about 539 ft of total climbing.
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