Origin
New Ipswich, NH
Late night in New Ipswich on Saturday
Local time
2:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Ipswich, 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
1h 10m
Distance
56.5 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Ipswich, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Salem, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Ipswich, NH to Salem, NH covers 56.5 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Turnpike Road, Old Turnpike Road, Barrett Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 56.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m 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 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 56.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Turnpike 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 Ipswich, NH to Salem, NH is easy. At 1h 10m 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 Ipswich, NH to Salem, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Turnpike Road | — | — |
| Old Turnpike Road | — | — |
| Barrett Hill Road | — | — |
| Greenville Road | — | — |
| Mason Road | — | — |
| Canal Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Town Line Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Turnpike Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Ipswich, NH and Salem, NH.
1
Start on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Turnpike Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Turnpike Road
3
Continue on Old Turnpike Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
4
Continue on Barrett Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Barrett Hill Road
5
Continue on Greenville Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenville Road
6
Turn right onto Mason Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Mason Road
7
Continue on Canal Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Canal Street
8
Turn left onto Main Street
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on Town Line Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Town Line Road
10
Continue on South Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
South Road
11
Continue on Main Street
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
12
Keep slight left to continue on Boston Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Boston Road
13
Continue on Great Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Great Road
14
Take the ramp left toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
15
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
18 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Salem New Hampshire
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 93 North: Salem New Hampshire
17
Continue on I 93 North: Salem New Hampshire
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 93 North: Salem New Hampshire
18
Merge slight left
7.0 mi
·
8 min
19
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
20
Take the exit slight right toward Salem
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Salem
21
Keep slight left to continue on Salem
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Salem
22
Continue on Rockingham Park Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Rockingham Park Boulevard
23
Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Memorial Parkway
24
Turn left onto Lawrence Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Road
25
Turn straight onto Main Street
486 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
26
Turn right
112 ft
·
8 sec
27
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.3 mi from New Ipswich, NH · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.3 miles from New Ipswich, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.10 one way
$18.19 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.01 | $20.02 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.47 | $24.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.91 | $3.62 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Late night in Salem on Saturday
Local time
2:19 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 10m 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 Ipswich, NH to Salem, NH covers 56.5 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Turnpike Road, Old Turnpike Road, Barrett Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.3 miles from New Ipswich, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.10 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 Ipswich, NH to Salem, NH is easy. At 1h 10m 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 Ipswich, NH to Salem, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Ipswich, NH to Salem, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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