Origin
New Boston, NH
Evening in New Boston on Thursday
Local time
5:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Boston, NH to Salem, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
50m
Distance
39.7 mi
64 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 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Boston, NH
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Salem, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Boston, NH to Salem, NH covers 39.7 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mont Vernon Road, Old Coach Road, Meetinghouse Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 39.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 39.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mont Vernon Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 New Boston, NH to Salem, NH is easy. At 50m 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 New Boston, NH to Salem, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mont Vernon Road | — | — |
| Old Coach Road | — | — |
| Meetinghouse Hill Road | — | — |
| Bedford Road | — | — |
| Chestnut Hill Road | — | — |
| New Boston Road | — | — |
| I 93 South | — | — |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Mont Vernon Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Boston, NH and Salem, NH.
1
Start on Old Coach Road
220 ft
·
11 sec
·
Old Coach Road
2
Turn left onto Mont Vernon Road
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
Mont Vernon Road
3
Turn slight right onto Old Coach Road
440 ft
·
15 sec
·
Old Coach Road
4
Continue on Meetinghouse Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Meetinghouse Hill Road
5
Turn left onto Bedford Road
4.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Bedford Road
6
Continue on Bedford Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Bedford Road
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Hill Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Chestnut Hill Road
8
Continue on New Boston Road
5.7 mi
·
12 min
·
New Boston Road
9
Turn right
0.8 mi
·
1 min
10
Continue straight
4.6 mi
·
6 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 93 South: Salem, Boston
12
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
1 min
13
Merge slight left onto Alan B Shepard Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
14
Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
15
Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward Pelham, Salem
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Pelham, Salem
17
Keep slight left
322 ft
·
10 sec
18
Turn left onto Pelham Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pelham Road
19
Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
20
Turn right
112 ft
·
8 sec
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.9 mi from New Boston, NH · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from New Boston, 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
$6.39 one way
$12.78 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Thursday
Local time
5:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Bedford, NH
20 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
50m 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 New Boston, NH to Salem, NH covers 39.7 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mont Vernon Road, Old Coach Road, Meetinghouse Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.9 miles from New Boston, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.39 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.
The drive from New Boston, NH to Salem, NH is easy. At 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Boston, NH to Salem, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Boston, NH to Salem, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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