Trip from Andover, NH to Salem, NH

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Drive Time

1h 27m

Distance

61.2 mi

98 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 20m ★

6 AM

1h 27m

8 AM

1h 40m

10 AM

1h 32m

12 PM

1h 30m

3 PM

1h 32m

5 PM

1h 40m

8 PM

1h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Andover, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Andover, NH to Salem, NH covers 61.2 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Everett Turnpike, Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway, I 93 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on Everett Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.85 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

30.6 miles from Andover, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Andover, NH to Salem, NH covers 61.2 miles and takes about 1h 27m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Everett Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 10.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17 miles in near US 4.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 61.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 17 miles (US 4): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.3 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

17 mi into trip | ~29m in | US 4

Take the ramp onto US 4 toward I 93 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 93 South

32.4 mi into trip | ~48m in | I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

34.3 mi into trip | ~50m in | I 93

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston

42 mi into trip | ~1h in | I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston

58.3 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Take the exit toward Pelham, Salem

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 2 Toward Pelham, Salem

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Andover, NH to Salem, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.

Boston

34.3 mi in | ~50m | via I 93

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Everett Turnpike	10.9 mi	13m
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway	10.8 mi	12m
I 93	7.7 mi	9m
US 4	5.8 mi	7m
Old Turnpike Road	5.4 mi	9m
High Street	5 mi	7m
Alan B Shepard Highway	4.4 mi	5m
King Street	3.2 mi	6m

Longest stretch: Everett Turnpike — 10.9 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Andover, NH and Salem, NH.

Start on North Street

114 ft · 10 sec · North Street

Turn left onto US 4; NH 11

1.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Continue on US 4

2.0 mi · 3 min · Salisbury Highway

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 4

5.4 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road

Continue on US 4

5.0 mi · 7 min · High Street

Continue on US 3; US 4

1.3 mi · 2 min · King Street

Keep slight left at fork onto US 4

1.2 mi · 2 min · King Street

Enter roundabout onto US 4

129 ft · 1 sec · King Street

Continue on US 4

0.7 mi · 1 min · King Street

Enter roundabout onto US 4

136 ft · 2 sec · Old Boyce Road

Continue on US 4

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Old Boyce Road

Take the ramp onto US 4

5.8 mi · 7 min · US 4

Toward I 93 South Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on I 93

0.7 mi · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on I 93

8.9 mi · 10 min · Everett Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

2.0 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93

7.7 mi · 9 min · I 93

Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

4.4 mi · 5 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 93

1.0 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

Continue on I 93

11 mi · 12 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Exit 2 Toward Pelham, Salem

Keep slight left at fork

321 ft · 9 sec

Turn left onto Pelham Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Pelham Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Main Street

2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

Turn right

113 ft · 8 sec

Arrive at 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 30.6 miles from Andover, NH, or about 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.9 miles.

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 61.2 miles or 1h 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 30.6 miles or 46m 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 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salem, NH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Andover, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Andover, NH

This is one driving day of about 61.2 miles and 1h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Andover, 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.

The longest stretch is on Everett Turnpike for about 10.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.6 mi from Andover, NH · 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 63.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Andover, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Your National Park for the Arts preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories flow through a landscape of inspiration. Discover the history behind the capt...

28 mi from route ~70 min detour $10

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.85 one way

$19.70 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$10.84	$21.68
premium	$4.86	$11.72	$23.44
diesel	$5.61	$13.51	$27.02

Estimated Tolls: $1.14

Everett Turnpike (10.9 mi) $0.76

Old Turnpike Road (5.4 mi) $0.38

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	18.4	$6.43	$2.94
Efficient EV	15.3	$5.35	$2.45
EV Truck/SUV	24.5	$8.57	$3.92

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Andover, NH

Late night in Andover on Wednesday

Local time

12:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Salem, NH

Late night in Salem on Wednesday

Local time

12:50 AM

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

4 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 27m 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 Andover, NH to Salem, NH covers 61.2 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Everett Turnpike, Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway, I 93. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 30.6 miles from Andover, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.85 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.