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Trip from Salem, NH to Grafton, NH

Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

75.8 mi

122 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 43m ★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m

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

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Downtown Salem, NH, NH

Salem, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Salem, NH to Grafton, NH covers 75.8 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 93, U.S. Route 4, Everett Turnpike 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 $12.13 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

37.9 miles from Salem, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 51m highway drive covering 75.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 93 and U.S. Route 4. 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 21 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 U.S. Route 4. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 75.8 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 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
43.9 mi into trip | ~56m in | US 4

Take the exit onto US 4 toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen

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

Use the straight / left lanes. Exit 17 Toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
5
63.1 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | US 4 / U.S. Route 4

Turn right onto US 4 / U.S. Route 4

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Salem, NH and Grafton, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth and Boscawen.

Plymouth

20.2 mi in | ~27m | via I 93

Boscawen

43.9 mi in | ~56m | via US 4

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 93 24.4 mi 29m
U.S. Route 4 10.3 mi 17m
Everett Turnpike 10.2 mi 12m
Main Street 7.1 mi 14m
Styles Bridges Highway 6.4 mi 7m
Old Turnpike Road 5.4 mi 9m
High Street 5 mi 7m
King Street 3.2 mi 6m
Longest stretch: I 93 — 24.4 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salem, NH and Grafton, 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

10 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike
8

Continue on I 93

6.4 mi · 7 min · Styles Bridges Highway
9

Take the exit onto US 4

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 4
Exit 17 Toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen Use the straight / left lanes.
10

Enter roundabout onto US 4

148 ft · 2 sec · King Street
11

Continue on US 4

0.7 mi · 1 min · King Street
Use the straight lane.
12

Enter roundabout onto US 4

115 ft · 1 sec · King Street
13

Continue on US 4

2.5 mi · 4 min · King Street
Use the straight lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto US 4

5.0 mi · 7 min · High Street
15

Continue on US 4

5.4 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road
16

Continue on US 4

2.0 mi · 3 min · Salisbury Highway
17

Continue on US 4; NH 11

2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street
18

Turn right onto US 4

10 mi · 17 min · U.S. Route 4
Use the right lane.
19

Continue on US 4

2.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
20

Turn sharp left

46 ft · 3 sec
21

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 37.9 miles from Salem, NH, or about 49m 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 75.8 miles or 1h 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.9 miles or 49m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grafton, 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 75.8 miles and 1h 51m.

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 37.9 mi from Salem, NH · 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

38 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 75.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.9 miles from Salem, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Grafton, NH

The final approach into Grafton, 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 Grafton, NH.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Your National Park for the Arts preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories flow through a landscape of inspiration. Discover the history behind the capt...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour $10 near mile 75.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.13 one way

$24.27 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $13.30 $26.60
premium $4.83 $14.41 $28.82
diesel $5.64 $16.84 $33.68

Estimated Tolls: $1.09

Everett Turnpike (10.2 mi) $0.71
Old Turnpike Road (5.4 mi) $0.38

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

$12

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.7 0 $7.96 $3.64
Efficient EV 19 0 $6.63 $3.03
EV Truck/SUV 30.3 0 $10.61 $4.85

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 2 days ago

Origin

Salem, NH

Morning in Salem on Monday

Local time

9:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Grafton, NH

Morning in Grafton on Monday

Local time

9:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°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

17 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

1h 51m 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 Grafton, NH covers 75.8 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 93, U.S. Route 4, Everett Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.9 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 $12.13 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 75.8 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 Grafton, NH, road signs point toward Plymouth and Boscawen.

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