New Bedford to Salem, New Hampshire: Road Trip Guide & Distance

80.9 miles 130.2 km · straight line
101.2 miles estimated 162.8 km · driving distance
2h 2min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
350° N bearing direction

How far is New Bedford from Salem, New Hampshire?

The distance from New Bedford to Salem, New Hampshire is 80.9 miles (130.2 km) as the crow flies. Salem, New Hampshire is located N of New Bedford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 101.2 miles, taking about 2h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — New Bedford in Massachusetts and Salem, New Hampshire in New Hampshire.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for New Bedford and Salem, New Hampshire. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from New Bedford to Salem, New Hampshire

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 2min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 26min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 56min $12–$35* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Bedford & Salem, New Hampshire

Quick Facts

New Bedford
41.64°N, 70.93°W
America/New_York
29m elevation
Salem, New Hampshire
42.79°N, 71.20°W
America/New_York
40m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 27 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 307.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients