Origin
Mont Vernon, NH
Afternoon in Mont Vernon on Saturday
Local time
3:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mont Vernon, 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
58m
Distance
36.7 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mont Vernon, NH
Andrea Davis
Salem, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mont Vernon, NH to Salem, NH covers 36.7 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Smith Road, Old Amherst Road, Old Mont Vernon Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Smith Road | — | — |
| Old Amherst Road | — | — |
| Old Mont Vernon Road | — | — |
| New Boston Road | — | — |
| Jones Road | — | — |
| Dodge Road | — | — |
| Blueberry Hill Road | — | — |
| Bayberry Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Smith Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mont Vernon, NH and Salem, NH.
1
Start on North Main Street
49 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto Smith Road
217 ft
·
6 sec
·
Smith Road
3
Turn slight right onto Old Amherst Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Amherst Road
4
Continue on Old Mont Vernon Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Mont Vernon Road
5
Turn right onto New Boston Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
New Boston Road
6
Turn left onto Jones Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Jones Road
7
Continue on Dodge Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Dodge Road
8
Turn right onto Blueberry Hill Road
285 ft
·
13 sec
·
Blueberry Hill Road
9
Turn left onto Bayberry Drive
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bayberry Drive
10
Turn left onto Blueberry Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Blueberry Hill Road
11
At the end of the road, turn left
2.4 mi
·
3 min
12
Continue straight
6.3 mi
·
10 min
13
Take the exit slight right
4.7 mi
·
6 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 93 South: Salem, Boston
15
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
1 min
16
Merge slight left onto Alan B Shepard Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
17
Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
18
Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
19
Take the exit slight right toward Pelham, Salem
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Pelham, Salem
20
Keep slight left
322 ft
·
10 sec
21
Turn left onto Pelham Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pelham Road
22
Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
23
Turn right
112 ft
·
8 sec
24
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Mont Vernon, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.91 one way
$11.82 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Afternoon in Salem on Saturday
Local time
3:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Bedford, NH
18 mi in
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
22 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
58m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
36.7 mi in 58m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Smith Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mont Vernon, NH to Salem, NH is easy. At 58m 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 Mont Vernon, NH to Salem, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 36.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mont Vernon, NH to Salem, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Salem, NH before heading back.
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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