The drive from Holderness, NH to Salem, NH covers 79.9 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Styles Bridges Highway, Senator Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.8 miles on Styles Bridges Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.86 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.
Midpoint
40 miles from Holderness, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 79.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 40m drive with frequent turns across 79.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Styles Bridges Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 113 / Squam Lake Road.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 113 / Squam Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 51.1 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.1 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|NH 113 / Squam Lake Road
Turn right onto NH 113 / Squam Lake Road
Navigation decision point
6
51.1 mi into trip|~1h 2m 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
53.1 mi into trip|~1h 4m 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
60.8 mi into trip|~1h 14m 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
77 mi into trip|~1h 33m 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 Holderness, NH to Salem, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
53.1 mi in|~1h 4m|via I 93
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Styles Bridges Highway
21.8 mi
23m
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi
17m
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi
13m
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
10.8 mi
12m
I 93
7.7 mi
9m
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.4 mi
5m
Main Street
2.7 mi
6m
Scenic View Road
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 21.8 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holderness, NH and Salem, NH.
1
Start on this road
86 ft·9 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto NH 113
333 ft·10 sec·Squam Lake Road
3
Turn right onto US 3; NH 25
1.4 mi·3 min·US Route 3
4
Continue on US 3; NH 25
1.4 mi·2 min·Scenic View Road
5
Continue on US 3; NH 25
0.9 mi·2 min·Riverside Drive
6
Continue on US 3; NH 25
0.6 mi·1 min·Main Street
7
Continue on US 3; NH 25
0.3 mi·35 sec·Daniel Webster Highway
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 93 South
9
Merge onto I 93
21 mi·22 min·Styles Bridges Highway
10
Continue on I 93
15 mi·17 min·Senator Styles Bridges Highway
11
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi·1 min·Styles Bridges Highway
12
Continue on I 93
8.9 mi·10 min·Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi·2 min·Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
7.7 mi·9 min·I 93
Toward I 93 South: Salem, BostonUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
4.4 mi·5 min·Alan B Shepard Highway
Toward I 93 South: Derry, BostonUse the slight left lane.
16
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi·1 min·Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
17
Continue on I 93
11 mi·12 min·Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Exit 2Toward Pelham, Salem
19
Keep slight left at fork
321 ft·9 sec
20
Turn left onto Pelham Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Pelham Road
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi·5 min·Main Street
22
Turn right
113 ft·8 sec
23
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 40 miles from Holderness, NH, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.8 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 18 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40 miles or 48m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salem, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Holderness, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Holderness, NH
This is one driving day of about 79.9 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Holderness, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 21.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40 mi from Holderness, NH
· 48m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.86 one way
$25.73 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$14.15
$28.30
premium
$4.86
$15.30
$30.60
diesel
$5.61
$17.64
$35.28
Estimated Tolls: $0.76
Everett Turnpike
(10.9 mi)$0.76
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
$13
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24
0
$8.39
$3.84
Efficient EV
20
0
$6.99
$3.20
EV Truck/SUV
32
0
$11.19
$5.11
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Holderness, NH
Night
in Holderness on Thursday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Salem, NH
Night
in Salem on Thursday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
24 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 40m 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 Holderness, NH to Salem, NH covers 79.9 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, Senator Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40 miles from Holderness, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.86 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 79.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 113 / Squam Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 51.1 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.1 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Holderness, NH to Salem, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
