Origin
Salem, NH
Night in Salem on Wednesday
Local time
9:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, NH to Danville, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
24m
Distance
10.5 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
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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Danville, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Salem, NH to Danville, NH covers 10.5 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 111, North Main Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.6 miles on State Route 111. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.69 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
5.3 miles from Salem, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Salem, NH to Danville, NH covers 10.5 miles and takes about 24m, 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 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 111 is the longest continuous segment at about 3.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near Atkinson Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 2.5 miles (Atkinson Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.4 miles (Atkinson Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (Westside Drive): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.5 mi into trip
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~6m in
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Atkinson Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Atkinson Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
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Atkinson Road
At end of road, turn right onto Atkinson Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Westside Drive
Turn left onto Westside Drive
Navigation decision point
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
NH 121 / Main Street
Turn left onto NH 121 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
NH 111 / State Route 111
Turn right onto NH 111 / State Route 111
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 111 | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| North Main Street | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Westside Drive | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Atkinson Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Stage Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Island Pond Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 111
— 3.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, NH and Danville, NH.
1
Start on this road
113 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NH 97
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on North Main Street
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
4
Keep slight right at fork onto Atkinson Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Atkinson Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto Atkinson Road
35 ft
·
7 sec
·
Atkinson Road
6
Turn left onto Westside Drive
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Westside Drive
7
At end of road, turn right onto Island Pond Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Island Pond Road
8
Turn left onto NH 121
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
9
Continue on NH 121
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Stage Road
10
Turn right onto NH 111
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 111
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto NH 111A
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
12
Turn left
187 ft
·
13 sec
13
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 5.3 miles from Salem, NH, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.6 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 10.5 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.3 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Danville, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Salem, NH.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Salem, NH
This is one driving day of about 10.5 miles and 24m.
At 10.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on State Route 111 for about 3.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.3 mi from Salem, NH · 13m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.3 miles from Salem, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Danville, NH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Danville, 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
$1.69 one way
$3.38 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Danville, NH
Night in Danville on Wednesday
Local time
9:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
15 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
24m 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 Danville, NH covers 10.5 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 111, North Main Street, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.3 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 $1.69 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 10.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 2.5 miles (Atkinson Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.4 miles (Atkinson Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (Westside Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Salem, NH to Danville, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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