How far is Danvers Center, MA from Salem, MA?
The driving distance from Danvers Center, MA to Salem, MA is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danvers Center and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danvers Center and Salem.
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Start on Forest Street
2266 ft · 1 min · Forest Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Maple Street
2424 ft · 53 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on High Street
1.5 km · 2 min · High Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Water Street
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Continue on Water Street
995 ft · 22 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Margin Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Margin Street
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Continue on North Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Street
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Continue on Summer Street
146 m · 11 sec · Summer Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Norman Street
27 m · 2 sec · Norman Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Norman Street
617 ft · 12 sec · Norman Street
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Turn right onto Margin Street
72 m · 6 sec · Margin Street
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Turn right onto Gedney Street
46 m · 7 sec · Gedney Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gedney Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danvers Center and Salem.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Street
Continue on North Street
1.15 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Danvers Center and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danvers Center to Salem?
The road trip is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Danvers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Danvers Center and 2.7 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.78 one way or $1.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Danvers Center and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Danvers
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Danvers.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Haverhill station
North Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danvers Center and Salem. Straight-line distance: 4.88 mi (7.86 km).
#1 Danvers Center
Danvers Center is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.5723200, -70.9606100 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salem
The capital of Massachusetts.
| Population | 43,581 |
| Coordinates | 42.5195400, -70.8967200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gedney Street (-70.896727, 42.519261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $0.78 | $1.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $0.88 | $1.76 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $0.96 | $1.92 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $0.90 | $1.80 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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