How far is Salem, MA from Boston, MA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Salem and Boston is 13.89 miles (22.36 km).

Flight distance from Salem, MA to Boston, MA is 13.89 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Salem, Massachusetts to Boston, Massachusetts is: 16.2 miles (26.06 km) by car.

Driving from Salem to Boston will take approximately 00 hours 37 minutes.

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#1 Salem

The capital of Massachusetts. It is located on the North River in the northeastern part of the state. Salem is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Salem Witch Museum and the Salem Maritime National Historic Site.

Population 43581
GPS Coordinates 42°31'10"N 70°53'48"W
Latitude 42.5195400
Longitude -70.8967200
Altitude 6
Country United States
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#2 Boston

The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area. It is located on the Atlantic coast in northeastern Massachusetts. Boston is a major center for education and is home to Harvard University and the Boston Celtics basketball team.

Population 691531
GPS Coordinates 42°21'30"N 71°3'35"W
Latitude 42.3584300
Longitude -71.0597700
Altitude 14
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Salem and Boston

The distance between Salem and Boston is 26 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 17 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Salem and Boston. The current time is 20:49:06.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 32 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 19 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 16 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 13 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 12 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 12 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.16 liters (0.57 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salem and Boston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salem to Boston is $2.05 (diesel $2.56).

Massachusetts gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.59 $4.16 $4.5 $4.49
Total $2.05 $2.38 $2.57 $2.56

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Massachusetts ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.591 (Diesel $4.488) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 17, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Salem and Boston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Brockton, MA to Salem 57.32 miles (92 km)

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Driving distance from Cambridge, MA to Salem 25.06 miles (40 km)

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Driving distance from Fall River, MA to Salem 84.31 miles (136 km)

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Driving distance from Framingham, MA to Salem 40.85 miles (66 km)

Driving distance from Framingham Center, MA to Salem 45.93 miles (74 km)

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Driving distance from Haverhill, MA to Salem 27.73 miles (45 km)

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Driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Salem 32.86 miles (53 km)

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Driving distance from Lowell, MA to Salem 33.02 miles (53 km)

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Driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Salem 33.67 miles (54 km)

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Driving distance from Lynn, MA to Salem 5.08 miles (8 km)

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Driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Salem 91.48 miles (147 km)

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Driving distance from Newton, MA to Salem 35.02 miles (56 km)

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