Drive Time
2h 37m
Distance
154 mi
248 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
Photo: Banx Photography
The drive from Berlin, NH to Salem, NH covers 154 miles and takes about 2h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pleasant Street, Glen Avenue, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.65 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
77 miles from Berlin, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 37m drive with frequent turns across 154 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Berlin, NH to Salem, NH is easy. At 2h 37m 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 Berlin, NH to Salem, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Glen Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lancaster Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gorham Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Presidential Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Owls Head Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 115 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Berlin, NH and Salem, NH.
Start on the route
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
Turn straight onto Glen Avenue
Continue on Main Street
Turn right onto Lancaster Road
Continue on Gorham Hill Road
Continue on Presidential Highway
Turn left onto Owls Head Highway
Continue on State Route 115
At the end of the road, turn left onto US Route 3 North
Continue on US Route 3 South
Turn slight right onto US Route 3 South
Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
Take the ramp straight
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
Continue on Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway
Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Take the exit slight right toward Pelham, Salem
Keep slight left
Turn left onto Pelham Road
Continue on Main Street
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salem, NH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Berlin, 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 Berlin, NH
This is one driving day of about 154 miles and 2h 37m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77 mi from Berlin, NH · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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.
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.
Regular Gas
$24.65 one way
$49.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $27.02 | $54.05 |
| premium | $4.83 | $29.27 | $58.54 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.21 | $68.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.17 | $7.39 |
| Efficient EV | 38.5 | 0 | $13.48 | $6.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.6 | 0 | $21.56 | $9.86 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Night in Berlin on Saturday
Local time
9:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Salem on Saturday
Local time
9:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
51°F
Peru, NY
77 mi in
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
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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