Origin
Salem, NH
Afternoon in Salem on Saturday
Local time
3:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, NH to East Kingston, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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East Kingston, NH
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Trip Overview
Salem, NH to East Kingston, NH is 16.1 miles and takes about 35m via State Route 111 and NH 125, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within New Hampshire. The drive offers a mixed driving experience, meaning you'll encounter both faster road sections and potentially slower local stretches. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or as a segment of a larger journey, allowing for easy flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 111 | 6.1 mi | 12m |
| North Main Street | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| NH 125 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Westside Drive | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Depot Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Danville Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Atkinson Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 111
— 6.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, NH and East Kingston, 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
6.1 mi
·
12 min
·
State Route 111
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on NH 111
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Danville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
At end of road, turn left onto NH 125; NH 111
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
NH 125; NH 111
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto NH 107
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Depot Road
14
Turn left onto Willow Road
99 ft
·
3 sec
·
Willow Road
15
Arrive at destination
Willow Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 12.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Atkinson Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Atkinson Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Atkinson Road
At end of road, turn right onto Atkinson Road
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.
7
12.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
NH 125; NH 111
At end of road, turn left onto NH 125; NH 111
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.59 one way
$5.18 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.08 | $6.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
East Kingston, NH
Afternoon in East Kingston on Saturday
Local time
3:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
12 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
35m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized by a mixed terrain, with 49% of the journey on highways. You'll experience some stretches of quicker travel, but also navigate through local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.1 miles along State Route 111. As you progress, expect the road to transition between more open driving and potentially more built-up areas, requiring you to adjust your pace accordingly.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on State Route 111.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near Atkinson Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 5.2 miles (NH 121 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 miles on State Route 111. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at East Kingston, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
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 5.2 miles (NH 121 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Kingston, NH before heading back.
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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