Origin
Salem, NH
Morning in Salem on Saturday
Local time
10:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, NH to Mont Vernon, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
36.5 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Mont Vernon, NH
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
The drive from Salem, NH to Mont Vernon, NH covers 36.5 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Pelham Road, I 93 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 36.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 36.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Salem, NH to Mont Vernon, NH is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Salem, NH to Mont Vernon, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Pelham Road | — | — |
| I 93 North | — | — |
| I 293 North | — | — |
| NH 101 West | — | — |
| Blueberry Hill Road | — | — |
| Bayberry Drive | — | — |
| Dodge Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, NH and Mont Vernon, NH.
1
Start on the route
112 ft
·
13 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Main Street
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Pelham Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Pelham Road
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 93 North
5
Merge slight right
15 mi
·
17 min
6
Take the exit slight left toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
7
Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
8
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
9
Continue straight
8.3 mi
·
13 min
10
Turn right onto Blueberry Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Blueberry Hill Road
11
Turn right onto Bayberry Drive
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bayberry Drive
12
Turn right onto Blueberry Hill Road
285 ft
·
10 sec
·
Blueberry Hill Road
13
Turn left onto Dodge Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Dodge Road
14
Continue on Jones Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Jones Road
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto New Boston Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
New Boston Road
16
Turn left onto Old Mont Vernon Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Mont Vernon Road
17
Continue on Old Amherst Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Amherst Road
18
Turn left onto North Main Street
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.3 mi from Salem, NH · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Salem, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mont Vernon, NH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Mont Vernon, 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
$5.88 one way
$11.75 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.47 | $12.93 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.83 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Mont Vernon, NH
Morning in Mont Vernon on Saturday
Local time
10:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
22 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
57m 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 Mont Vernon, NH covers 36.5 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Pelham Road, I 93 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.3 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 $5.88 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.
The drive from Salem, NH to Mont Vernon, NH is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Salem, NH to Mont Vernon, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Salem, NH to Mont Vernon, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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