Origin
Salem, NH
Night in Salem on Tuesday
Local time
10:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, NH to Barnstead, NH
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Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
50.4 mi
81 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
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6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salem, NH
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Barnstead, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Salem, NH to Barnstead, NH covers 50.4 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 93, Suncook Valley Highway, Suncook Valley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.4 miles on I 93. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
25.2 miles from Salem, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Salem, NH to Barnstead, NH covers 50.4 miles and takes about 1h 16m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 50.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.3 mi into trip
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~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
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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
5
29 mi into trip
|
~40m in
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Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
29.7 mi into trip
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~42m in
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US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road
Turn left onto US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Barnstead, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth and Hooksett.
Plymouth
20.2 mi in
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~27m
|
via I 93
Hooksett
27.6 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 24.4 mi | 29m |
| Suncook Valley Highway | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| Suncook Valley Road | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Pinewood Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Hooksett Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Route 28 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| College Park Drive | 0.5 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 Barnstead, 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 right at fork onto I 93
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Everett Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Hooksett
9
Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Hackett Hill Road
10
Turn left onto NH 3A
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
West River Road
11
Turn right onto Riverside Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Street
12
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn straight onto College Park Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
College Park Drive
14
Turn left onto US 3; NH 28
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Hooksett Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on US 3; NH 28
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Allenstown Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn right onto NH 28
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Pinewood Road
17
Continue on NH 28
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 28
18
Continue on NH 28
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
19
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
208 ft
·
5 sec
·
Suncook Valley Highway
20
Continue on NH 28
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
21
Continue on NH 28
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
22
Continue on NH 28
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Suncook Valley Highway
23
Continue on NH 28
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on NH 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
25
Continue on NH 28
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Suncook Valley Road
26
Turn right onto Parade Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Parade Road
27
Arrive at destination
2 ft
·
0 sec
·
Parade Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 25.2 miles from Salem, NH, or about 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 50.4 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25.2 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barnstead, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Salem, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Salem, NH
This is one driving day of about 50.4 miles and 1h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Salem, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 93 for about 24.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.2 mi from Salem, NH · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 50.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.2 miles from Salem, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Barnstead, NH
The final approach into Barnstead, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Barnstead, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.11 one way
$16.23 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.93 | $17.85 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.06 | $3.23 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Barnstead, NH
Night in Barnstead on Tuesday
Local time
10:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 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 16m 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 Barnstead, NH covers 50.4 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 93, Suncook Valley Highway, Suncook Valley Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.2 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 $8.11 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 50.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 Barnstead, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth and Hooksett.
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