How far is Newberg, OR from Salem, OR?

The driving distance from Newberg, OR to Salem, OR is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 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 PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
29.4 mi
00h 40m
Flight
24.87 mi
40.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.87 mi
Kilometers
40.02 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.4 mi
Kilometers
47.31 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Wed, Apr 22, 10:48 PM PDT
Return by in Newberg
Wed, Apr 22, 11:28 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newberg
2026-04-22T22:08
Arrive Salem
Wed, Apr 22, 10:48 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newberg
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gervais
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Newberg
14.7 mi
00h 20m
To Salem
14.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Newberg and Salem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newberg and Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on East 1st Street

    1983 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on East 1st Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Northeast Saint Paul Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Northeast Saint Paul Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on River Road Northeast

    4.2 mi · 6 min · River Road Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street Northeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on River Road Northeast

    7.5 mi · 11 min · River Road Northeast

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto River Road Northeast

    4.7 mi · 7 min · River Road Northeast

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Brooklake Road Northeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Brooklake Road Northeast

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Salem

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E Business: Salem Parkway

    2557 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway

    3 mi · 5 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Commercial Street Northeast

    1.6 km · 3 min · Commercial Street Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Belmont Street Northeast

    993 ft · 48 sec · Belmont Street Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Broadway Street Northeast

    661 ft · 21 sec · Broadway Street Northeast

  15. 15

    Continue on High Street Northeast

    2135 ft · 1 min · High Street Northeast

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newberg and Salem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Road Northeast
16.4 mi · 56%
I 5 South
3.26 mi · 11%
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
2.96 mi · 10%
Northeast Saint Paul Highway
2.22 mi · 8%
East 1st Street
1.04 mi · 4%
Commercial Street Northeast
1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

River Road Northeast

Continue on River Road Northeast

7.54 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gervais
00h 20m from Newberg
Leave By
7:10 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Newberg and Light Rain Likely near Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newberg to Salem?

The road trip is about 29.4 miles (47.3 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?

Gervais is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Newberg and 14.7 miles from Salem.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Newberg and Light Rain Likely near Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Gervais

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gervais and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department

McMinnville , OR
230 NE 2nd St, McMinnville, OR 97128, United States
Rating 4.4/5 13 reviews City government office
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Nearby stop 8 mi away

Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center

Dayton , OR
606 4th St, Dayton, OR 97114, United States
Rating 4.5/5 15 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gervais.

BUS

Woodburn, OR

5 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
RAIL

Salem station

22 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Oregon City station

37 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Portland, OR

50 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newberg and Salem. Straight-line distance: 24.87 mi (40.02 km).

Newberg

#1 Newberg

City in Oregon, USA

Population23,982
Coordinates45.3001200, -122.9731600
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

The capital of Oregon.

Population175,891
Coordinates44.9429000, -123.0351000
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: East 1st Street (-122.973158, 45.300296)
End: Center Street Northeast (-123.035154, 44.942793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.93 L · about $5.15
Round trip
$10.30
2.08 gal · 7.86 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.15 $10.30
Mid-grade $5.34 $5.55 $11.10
Premium $5.57 $5.79 $11.58
Diesel $6.37 $6.62 $13.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Newberg and Salem. The current time is 22:08:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.