Origin
Greenland, NH
Evening in Greenland on Friday
Local time
6:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenland, NH to Salem, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
34.1 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenland, NH
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Salem, NH
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Trip Overview
This 34.1-mile drive from Greenland, NH, to Salem, NH, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 46 minutes to complete. It's a highway-focused journey, with 84% of the route utilizing major roads like the Blue Star Turnpike and I-495, making it efficient for covering ground. With an estimated fuel cost of $5, this trip is budget-friendly. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, as the short duration allows for flexibility. This drive stays within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward transit experience without significant changes in scenery or road type.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 34.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 84% of your journey on main roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 13.9 miles on the Blue Star Turnpike, offering a period of consistent speed. While largely a high-speed transit, the route incorporates segments of State Route 97, which may offer a slight change in pace. Overall, this drive is characterized by its efficient movement, prioritizing getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Blue Star Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 13.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
204 ft
43 ft
Total Climb
272 ft
Total Descent
202 ft
Highest Point
204 ft
~31.7 mi in
Elevation Range
161 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Blue Star Turnpike and I 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 34.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (I 95 / Blue Star Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles (I 495): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
8.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 95 / Blue Star Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Blue Star Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
6
16.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 495
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495 toward I 495 South: Worcester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 89
Toward I 495 South: Worcester
8
29 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward MA 97, MA 110, MA 113: Haverhill, Salem New Hampshire
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 108-107
Toward MA 97, MA 110, MA 113: Haverhill, Salem...
10
29.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 97: Haverhill, Salem New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 108
Toward MA 97: Haverhill, Salem New Hampshire
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 Greenland, NH to Salem, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Salem New Hampshire along the way.
Salem New Hampshire
29 mi in
|
~35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Turnpike | 13.9 mi | 16m |
| I 495 | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| State Route 97 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Greenland Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Broadway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Ayers Village Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Portsmouth Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Blue Star Turnpike
— 13.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenland, NH and Salem, NH.
1
Start on Church Lane
249 ft
·
14 sec
·
Church Lane
2
At end of road, turn right onto Portsmouth Avenue
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Portsmouth Avenue
3
Turn right onto NH 33
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Greenland Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 95
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Blue Star Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Blue Star Turnpike
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 495
Exit 89
Toward I 495 South: Worcester
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 108-107
Toward MA 97, MA 110, MA 113: Haverhill, Salem New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 108
Toward MA 97: Haverhill, Salem New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto MA 97
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
11
Continue on MA 97
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 97
12
Continue on MA 97
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ayers Village Road
13
Continue on NH 97
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
14
Turn left
113 ft
·
8 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.1 mi from Greenland, NH · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Greenland, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Salem, NH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Salem, NH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.49 one way
$10.98 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.53 | $13.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.98
Blue Star Turnpike
(13.9 mi)
$0.98
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Evening in Salem on Friday
Local time
6:29 PM
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
3 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
46m 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 Greenland, NH to Salem, NH covers 34.1 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Blue Star Turnpike, I 495, State Route 97. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.1 miles from Greenland, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.49 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 is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 34.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (I 95 / Blue Star Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles (I 495): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Greenland, NH to Salem, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Salem New Hampshire along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 43 ft to 204 ft elevation with about 272 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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