Origin
Lancaster, NH
Morning in Lancaster on Monday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lancaster, NH to Salem, NH
Drive Time
2h 56m
Distance
139.4 mi
224 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
30 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 45m
★
6 AM
2h 57m
8 AM
3h 19m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 6m
5 PM
3h 18m
8 PM
2h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salem, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lancaster, NH to Salem, NH covers 139.4 miles and takes about 2h 56m 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 51.3 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.31 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
69.7 miles from Lancaster, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 56m drive with frequent turns across 139.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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 51.3 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 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 110.6 miles in near I 93 / Everett Turnpike.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 139.4 miles you will encounter 7 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 110.6 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 112.6 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120.2 miles (I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
110.6 mi into trip
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~2h 18m in
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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
112.6 mi into trip
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~2h 20m in
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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
120.2 mi into trip
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~2h 29m in
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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
136.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 49m 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
4
136.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 49m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Lancaster, NH to Salem, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
112.6 mi in
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~2h 20m
|
via I 93
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 51.3 mi | 55m |
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| Everett Turnpike | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| US 3 | 8.2 mi | 13m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| I 93 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Prospect Street | 6.3 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 51.3 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster, NH and Salem, NH.
1
Start on US 2; US 3
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn slight right onto US 3
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Prospect Street
3
Continue on US 3
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lancaster Road
4
Continue on US 3; NH 116
467 ft
·
10 sec
·
Daniel Webster Highway
5
Continue on US 3
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Twin Mountain Road
6
Continue on US 3
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US Route 3 North
7
Continue on US Route 3 South
459 ft
·
14 sec
·
US Route 3 South
8
Turn slight right onto US 3
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 3 South
9
Continue on US 3
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
10
Take the ramp onto US 3
8.2 mi
·
13 min
·
US 3
11
Continue on I 93
51 mi
·
54 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
12
Continue on I 93
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
13
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
14
Continue on I 93
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
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.
17
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.
18
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
19
Continue on I 93
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 2
Toward Pelham, Salem
21
Keep slight left at fork
321 ft
·
9 sec
22
Turn left onto Pelham Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pelham Road
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
24
Turn right
113 ft
·
8 sec
25
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.7 miles from Lancaster, NH, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.3 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.7 miles or 1h 31m 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 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 Lancaster, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Lancaster, NH
This is one driving day of about 139.4 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lancaster, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 51.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.7 mi from Lancaster, NH · 1h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.7 miles from Lancaster, 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.31 one way
$44.63 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $24.46 | $48.92 |
| premium | $4.83 | $26.50 | $52.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.97 | $61.94 |
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
$22
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
30 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Concord Crossing - Tesla Supercharger
Concord, NH
Tesla
12 DCFC
Hooksett Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger
Hooksett, NH
Tesla
12 DCFC
Target - Tesla Supercharger
Hooksett, NH
Tesla
12 DCFC
The Mall At Rockingham Park - Tesla Supercharger
Salem, NH
Tesla
12 DCFC
Riverwalk at Loon Mountain - Tesla Supercharger
Lincoln, NH
Tesla
10 DCFC
Hooksett Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger
Hooksett, NH
Tesla
10 DCFC
Owl's Nest Resort - Tesla Supercharger
Thornton, NH
Tesla
8 DCFC
Dunkin' - Tesla Supercharger
Ashland, NH
Tesla
8 DCFC
Tesla: 10
ChargePoint Network: 8
Blink Network: 3
Electrify America: 2
FORD_CHARGE: 1
SHELL_RECHARGE: 1
Non-Networked: 1
EV Connect: 1
eVgo Network: 1
TURNONGREEN: 1
EPIC_CHARGING: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.64 | $6.69 |
| Efficient EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.20 | $5.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.52 | $8.92 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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 Monday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
Peru, NY
70 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 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
2h 56m 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 Lancaster, NH to Salem, NH covers 139.4 miles and takes about 2h 56m 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 69.7 miles from Lancaster, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.31 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 139.4 miles you will encounter 7 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 110.6 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 112.6 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120.2 miles (I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Lancaster, NH to Salem, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
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