Origin
Bennington, NH
Evening in Bennington on Thursday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bennington, NH to Salem, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
66.5 mi
107 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bennington, NH
Matt Barnard
Salem, NH
Banx Photography
Trip Overview
The drive from Bennington, NH to Salem, NH covers 66.5 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 202, Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway, I 89 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.9 miles on US 202. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 66.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Bennington, NH to Salem, NH covers 66.5 miles and takes about 1h 29m, 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 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 202 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.9 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 8.6 miles in near US 202.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.5 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 8.6 miles (US 202): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.7 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 202
Take the ramp onto US 202 toward NH 9
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward NH 9
6
37.7 mi into trip
|
~51m 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.
8
39.6 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
8
47.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
6
63.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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 Bennington, NH to Salem, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
31.4 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 202 | 14.9 mi | 20m |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| I 89 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| I 93 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Everett Turnpike | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Concord Street | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.9 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
US 202
— 14.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington, NH and Salem, NH.
1
Start on Antrim Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Antrim Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 202; NH 31
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 202
3
Continue on US 202; NH 31
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn slight right onto US 202
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Concord Street
5
Continue on US 202
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Antrim Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Take the ramp onto US 202
15 mi
·
20 min
·
US 202
Toward NH 9
Use the straight lane.
7
Merge onto I 89
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
I 89
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
9
Merge onto I 93
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Everett Turnpike
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
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.
13
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
14
Continue on I 93
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 2
Toward Pelham, Salem
16
Keep slight left at fork
321 ft
·
9 sec
17
Turn left onto Pelham Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pelham Road
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
19
Turn right
113 ft
·
8 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.2 mi from Bennington, NH · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.2 miles from Bennington, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.71 one way
$21.41 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.78 | $23.56 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.73 | $25.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.68 | $29.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.54
Everett Turnpike
(7.6 mi)
$0.54
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $6.98 | $3.19 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.31 | $4.26 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Salem, NH
Evening in Salem on Thursday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Concord, NH
33 mi in
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 29m 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 Bennington, NH to Salem, NH covers 66.5 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 202, Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway, I 89. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.2 miles from Bennington, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.71 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (US 202): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.7 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bennington, NH to Salem, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
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