Origin
Salem, NH
Late night in Salem on Saturday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, NH to Nottingham, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
30.8 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salem, NH
Banx Photography
Nottingham, NH
Mike Bird
Trip Overview
The drive from Salem, NH to Nottingham, NH covers 30.8 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 125, State Route 111, Stage Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.6 miles on NH 125. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 30.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 58m highway drive covering 30.8 miles, with most of the trip on NH 125 and State Route 111. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.6 miles on NH 125.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NH 125 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 125 and State Route 111. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 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 30.8 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 3.4 miles (Atkinson Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (NH 121 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (NH 111 / State Route 111): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
5
27.4 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
NH 152 / Harvey Mill Road
Turn left onto NH 152 / Harvey Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 125 | 14.6 mi | 22m |
| State Route 111 | 6.1 mi | 12m |
| Stage Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Westside Drive | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Harvey Mill Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Danville Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Atkinson Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NH 125
— 14.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, NH and Nottingham, 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
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
NH 125; NH 111
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on NH 125; NH 107
12 mi
·
18 min
·
NH 125; NH 107
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto NH 152
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Harvey Mill Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on NH 152
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Stage Road
16
Arrive at destination
NH 152
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.4 mi from Salem, NH · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.4 miles from Salem, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Nottingham, NH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Nottingham, 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
$4.96 one way
$9.92 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.46 | $10.91 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Nottingham, NH
Late night in Nottingham on Saturday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Newton, NH
15 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
7 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
58m 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 Nottingham, NH covers 30.8 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 125, State Route 111, Stage Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.4 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 $4.96 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 30.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (Atkinson Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (NH 121 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (NH 111 / State Route 111): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Salem, NH to Nottingham, 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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