How far is Nashville, NC from Salem, NC?
The driving distance from Nashville, NC to Salem, NC is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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City in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Salem.
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Start on North Alston Street
12 m · 9 sec · North Alston Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Washington Street
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Turn straight onto Eastern Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Eastern Avenue
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Turn left
1428 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Red Oak Road
11.3 mi · 17 min · Red Oak Road
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Turn sharp left onto Swift Creek School Road
20 m · 1 sec · Swift Creek School Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Swift Creek School Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville 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.
Red Oak Road
Continue on Red Oak Road
11.3 mi · 00h 17m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nashville and Rain Showers Likely near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Salem?
The road trip is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Red Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Nashville and 6.5 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.82 one way or $3.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nashville and Rain Showers Likely near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Red Oak
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 Red Oak.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Salem. Straight-line distance: 11.29 mi (18.17 km).
#1 Nashville
City in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 5,572 |
| Coordinates | 35.9746000, -77.9655400 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salem
Salem is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.1146000, -77.8613700 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem (-77.86137, 36.1146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $3.96 | $1.82 | $3.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.59 | $5.17 |
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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