How far is Haverhill, MA from Salem, MA?
The driving distance from Haverhill, MA to Salem, MA is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
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City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Haverhill and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haverhill and Salem.
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Start on Main Street
135 m · 18 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
1906 ft · 34 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Water Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Water Street
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Continue on Lincoln Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Bates Bridge
949 ft · 18 sec · Bates Bridge
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Continue on Elm Park
1227 ft · 24 sec · Elm Park
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Continue on School Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · School Street
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Continue on Salem Street
3037 ft · 1 min · Salem Street
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Continue on West Main Street
3 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Peabody, Boston
3039 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Danvers, Topsfield
2470 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Newbury Street
1 km · 58 sec · Newbury Street
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Turn slight right onto MA 62 East: Danvers
140 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Maple Street
1.9 mi · 3 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 Haverhill 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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
7.37 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Haverhill and Mostly Cloudy near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Haverhill to Salem?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Boxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Haverhill and 11.9 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Haverhill and Mostly Cloudy near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Boxford
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 Boxford.
Haverhill station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Haverhill and Salem. Straight-line distance: 19.96 mi (32.13 km).
#1 Haverhill
The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 64,098 |
| Coordinates | 42.7762000, -71.0772800 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salem
The capital of Massachusetts.
| Population | 43,581 |
| Coordinates | 42.5195400, -70.8967200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem (-70.89672, 42.51954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.69 | $7.39 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
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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