Origin
Nottingham, NH
Late night in Nottingham on Saturday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nottingham, 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
30.8 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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.
Nottingham, NH
Mike Bird
Salem, NH
Banx Photography
Trip Overview
The drive from Nottingham, NH to Salem, NH covers 30.8 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 Page Road, Calef Highway, Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.1 miles on Page Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 30.8 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 (9%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 30.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Page Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near NH 125 / Calef Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 58m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (NH 125 / Calef Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles (NH 111 / Danville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.1 miles (NH 121 / Stage Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NH 125 / Calef Highway
Turn right onto NH 125 / Calef Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
18 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
NH 111 / Danville Road
Turn right onto NH 111 / Danville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
25.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
NH 121 / Stage Road
Turn left onto NH 121 / Stage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
25.6 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Island Pond Road
Turn right onto Island Pond Road
Navigation decision point
4
30.5 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
NH 97 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto NH 97 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Page Road | 6.1 mi | 12m |
| Calef Highway | 6 mi | 9m |
| Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| NH 125 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Stage Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Westside Drive | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Harvey Mill Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Page Road
— 6.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nottingham, NH and Salem, NH.
1
Start on NH 152
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Stage Road
2
Continue on NH 152
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Harvey Mill Road
3
Turn right onto NH 125
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on NH 125
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on NH 125; NH 111; NH 107
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
NH 125; NH 111; NH 107
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Turn right onto NH 111
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Danville Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn straight onto NH 111
6.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Page Road
8
Turn left onto NH 121
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Stage Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on NH 121
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn right onto Island Pond Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Island Pond Road
11
Turn left onto Westside Drive
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Westside Drive
12
Continue on Atkinson Road
35 ft
·
6 sec
·
Atkinson Road
13
Continue on Atkinson Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Atkinson Road
14
Turn slight left onto North Main Street
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto NH 97
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
16
Turn left
113 ft
·
8 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.4 mi from Nottingham, NH · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.4 miles from Nottingham, 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
$4.96 one way
$9.92 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.46 | $10.91 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Late night in Salem on Saturday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Newton, NH
15 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
7 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Nottingham, NH to Salem, NH covers 30.8 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Page Road, Calef Highway, Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.4 miles from Nottingham, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.96 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 is a straightforward 58m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (NH 125 / Calef Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles (NH 111 / Danville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.1 miles (NH 121 / Stage Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Nottingham, 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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