Origin
Salem, NH
Morning in Salem on Thursday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, NH to New Boston, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h
Distance
35.8 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
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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New Boston, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Salem, NH to New Boston, NH covers 35.8 miles and takes about 1h 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 $5.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 35.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 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 1h drive with frequent turns across 35.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Salem, NH to New Boston, NH is easy. At 1h 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 New Boston, 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 | — | — |
| New Boston Road | — | — |
| Chestnut Hill Road | — | — |
| Bedford 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 New Boston, 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
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
9
Turn left onto New Boston Road
5.7 mi
·
12 min
·
New Boston Road
10
Continue on Chestnut Hill Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Chestnut Hill Road
11
Turn right onto Bedford Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Bedford Road
12
Continue on Bedford Road
4.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Bedford Road
13
Turn right onto Meetinghouse Hill Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Meetinghouse Hill Road
14
Turn left onto Mont Vernon Road
200 ft
·
6 sec
·
Mont Vernon Road
15
Turn right onto Old Coach Road
220 ft
·
8 sec
·
Old Coach Road
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.9 mi from Salem, NH · 30m 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 35.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Salem, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Boston, NH
The final approach into New Boston, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.76 one way
$11.53 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.86 | $13.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 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 | 10.7 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
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
New Boston, NH
Morning in New Boston on Thursday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Bedford, NH
18 mi in
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
1h 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 New Boston, NH covers 35.8 miles and takes about 1h 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 17.9 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 $5.76 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 New Boston, NH is easy. At 1h 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 New Boston, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Salem, NH to New Boston, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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