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Trip from Salem, NH to Antrim, NH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 26m

Distance

64.5 mi

104 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 20m ★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Salem, NH, NH

Salem, NH

Banx Photography

Downtown Antrim, NH, NH

Antrim, NH

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

The drive from Salem, NH to Antrim, NH covers 64.5 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 93, US 202, I 89 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.4 miles on I 93. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.38 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 64.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 26m highway drive covering 64.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 93 and US 202. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.4 miles on I 93.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 93 is the longest continuous segment at about 24.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and US 202. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (I 93): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.2 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
2.3 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward I 93 North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 93 North
5
2.9 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 93

Merge onto I 93

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
20.2 mi into trip | ~27m in | I 93

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
8
34.8 mi into trip | ~45m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junctio...
6
43.1 mi into trip | ~56m in

Take the exit toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 5 Toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Salem, NH and Antrim, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth, White River Junction Vermont and Keene.

Plymouth

20.2 mi in | ~27m | via I 93

White River Junction Vermont

34.3 mi in | ~44m

Keene

43.1 mi in | ~56m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 93 24.4 mi 29m
US 202 20.5 mi 29m
I 89 8.1 mi 9m
Everett Turnpike 7 mi 8m
Main Street 2.1 mi 5m
Pelham Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 93 — 24.4 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salem, NH and Antrim, NH.

1

Start on this road

113 ft · 13 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto NH 97

2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street
3

Continue on Pelham Road

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Pelham Road
4

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 93 North Use the right lane.
5

Merge onto I 93

17 mi · 20 min · I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

7.1 mi · 8 min · I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

7.0 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 89

8.1 mi · 9 min · I 89
11

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 5 Toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene
12

Continue on US 202; NH 9

14 mi · 18 min · US 202; NH 9
Use the straight lane.
13

Take the exit onto US 202

6.8 mi · 10 min · US 202
Toward US 202 West: Peterborough
14

Turn sharp right onto NH 31

13 ft · 5 sec · Main Street
15

Turn left

213 ft · 15 sec
16

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.3 mi from Salem, NH · 42m into the drive

Downtown South Hooksett, NH, NH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

South Hooksett, NH

32 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

Derry, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bow, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.3 miles from Salem, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Antrim, NH

The final approach into Antrim, 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

$10.38 one way

$20.77 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $11.42 $22.85
premium $4.86 $12.35 $24.70
diesel $5.61 $14.24 $28.48

Estimated Tolls: $0.49

Everett Turnpike (7 mi) $0.49

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

$0

Total

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.3 0 $6.77 $3.10
Efficient EV 16.1 0 $5.64 $2.58
EV Truck/SUV 25.8 0 $9.03 $4.13

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Salem, NH

Late night in Salem on Saturday

Local time

12:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Antrim, NH

Late night in Antrim on Saturday

Local time

12:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°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

10 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 26m 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 Salem, NH to Antrim, NH covers 64.5 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 93, US 202, I 89. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 32.3 miles from Salem, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.38 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (I 93): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.2 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Salem, NH and Antrim, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth, White River Junction Vermont and Keene.

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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