Trip from Salem, NH to Bartlett, NH

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, I 93, Kancamagus Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 66 miles from Salem, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

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Drive Time

2h 54m

Distance

132.1 mi

213 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 43m ★

6 AM

2h 55m

8 AM

3h 17m

10 AM

3h 2m

12 PM

3h 0m

3 PM

3h 3m

5 PM

3h 16m

8 PM

2h 48m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Salem, NH to Bartlett, NH covers 132.1 miles and takes about 2h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Styles Bridges Highway, I 93, Kancamagus Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.6 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.27 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

66 miles from Salem, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 2h 54m drive with frequent turns across 132.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Styles Bridges Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 61.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 132.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 10 key points

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

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

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.

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

99.8 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in

Take the exit toward NH 112: North Woodstock, Lincoln

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

Exit 32 Toward NH 112: North Woodstock, Lincoln

100.1 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in | NH 112 / Kancamagus Highway

Turn left onto NH 112 / Kancamagus Highway

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 Bartlett, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth and Lincoln.

Plymouth

20.2 mi in | ~27m | via I 93

Lincoln

99.8 mi in | ~1h 56m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Styles Bridges Highway	61.6 mi	1h 7m
I 93	24.4 mi	29m
Kancamagus Highway	21.7 mi	36m
Everett Turnpike	10.2 mi	12m
Bear Notch Road	8.9 mi	16m
Main Street	3.4 mi	8m
Sen Styles Bridges Highway	0.7 mi	<1m
Pelham Road	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Styles Bridges Highway — 61.6 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

113 ft · 13 sec · this road

Turn left onto NH 97

2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

Continue on Pelham Road

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Pelham Road

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 93 North Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 93

17 mi · 20 min · I 93

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

7.1 mi · 8 min · I 93

Toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

10 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

Continue on I 93

17 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on I 93

0.7 mi · 46 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on I 93

45 mi · 48 min · Styles Bridges Highway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Exit 32 Toward NH 112: North Woodstock, Lincoln

Turn left onto NH 112

275 ft · 16 sec · Kancamagus Highway

Use the left lane.

Continue on NH 112

1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

Continue on NH 112

22 mi · 36 min · Kancamagus Highway

Turn left onto Bear Notch Road

8.9 mi · 16 min · Bear Notch Road

Turn left onto US 302

63 ft · 2 sec · Main Street

Turn right

106 ft · 7 sec

Arrive at destination

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 66 miles from Salem, NH, or about 1h 20m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.6 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 66 miles or 1h 20m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bartlett, NH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Salem, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 132.1 miles and 2h 54m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 61.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 66 mi from Salem, NH · 1h 20m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

66 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

Rome, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66 miles from Salem, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Styles Bridges Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.6 miles.

Arriving in Bartlett, NH

The final approach into Bartlett, 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 Bartlett, 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

$21.27 one way

$42.53 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$23.40	$46.80
premium	$4.86	$25.30	$50.59
diesel	$5.61	$29.17	$58.33

Estimated Tolls: $0.71

Everett Turnpike (10.2 mi) $0.71

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

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	39.6	$13.87	$6.34
Efficient EV	33	$11.56	$5.28
EV Truck/SUV	52.8	$18.49	$8.45

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Salem, NH

Night in Salem on Tuesday

Local time

10:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bartlett, NH

Night in Bartlett on Tuesday

Local time

10:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

2 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

2h 54m 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 Bartlett, NH covers 132.1 miles and takes about 2h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, I 93, Kancamagus Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 66 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 $21.27 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.