Origin
East Kingston, NH
Morning in East Kingston on Saturday
Local time
11:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Kingston, NH to Salem, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Kingston, NH
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Salem, NH
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Trip Overview
East Kingston, NH to Salem, NH is 16.1 miles and takes about 35m via Page Road and NH 125, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within New Hampshire, making it a convenient local drive. You'll primarily navigate local roads, so expect a more engaged driving experience than a highway cruise. It's a straightforward journey perfect for a quick errand or a brief excursion without requiring an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 11% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.1 miles on Page Road, meaning you'll be making frequent turns and adjustments. Expect to navigate through familiar townscapes and residential areas rather than open country. The drive progresses by weaving through local streets and connecting main roads, requiring your attention throughout.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Page Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 107 / Depot Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.1 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (NH 107 / Depot Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (NH 125; NH 111): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (NH 111 / Danville Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 107 / Depot Road
Turn right onto NH 107 / Depot Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NH 125; NH 111
Turn left onto NH 125; NH 111
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NH 111 / Danville Road
Turn right onto NH 111 / Danville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
NH 121 / Stage Road
Turn left onto NH 121 / Stage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
10.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Island Pond Road
Turn right onto Island Pond Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Page Road | 6.1 mi | 12m |
| North Main Street | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| NH 125 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Westside Drive | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Depot Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Danville Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Atkinson Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Page Road
— 6.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Kingston, NH and Salem, NH.
1
Start on Willow Road
99 ft
·
6 sec
·
Willow Road
2
Turn right onto NH 107
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Depot Road
3
Turn left onto NH 125; NH 111
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
NH 125; NH 111
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto NH 111
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Danville Road
Use the right lane.
5
Turn straight onto NH 111
6.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Page Road
6
Turn left onto NH 121
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Stage Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on NH 121
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
8
Turn right onto Island Pond Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Island Pond Road
9
Turn left onto Westside Drive
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Westside Drive
10
Continue on Atkinson Road
35 ft
·
6 sec
·
Atkinson Road
11
Continue on Atkinson Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Atkinson Road
12
Turn slight left onto North Main Street
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto NH 97
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
14
Turn left
113 ft
·
8 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.59 one way
$5.18 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.08 | $6.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Salem, NH
Morning in Salem on Saturday
Local time
11:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
12 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
35m 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 East Kingston, NH to Salem, NH covers 16.1 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Page Road, North Main Street, NH 125. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8 miles from East Kingston, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.59 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 16.1 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (NH 107 / Depot Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (NH 125; NH 111): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (NH 111 / Danville Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from East Kingston, NH to Salem, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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