How far is Salem, MA from New Bedford, MA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Salem and New Bedford is 61.12 miles (98.36 km).

Flight distance from Salem, MA to New Bedford, MA is 61.12 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Salem to New Bedford with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Salem, Massachusetts to New Bedford, Massachusetts is: 91.48 miles (147.22 km) by car.

Driving from Salem to New Bedford will take approximately 01 hours 36 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 New Bedford

The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It is located on the western shore of Buzzards Bay in southeastern Massachusetts. New Bedford is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the New Bedford Whaling Museum and the New Bedford Art Museum.

Population 95517
GPS Coordinates 41°38'7"N 70°55'37"W
Latitude 41.6352600
Longitude -70.9270100
Altitude 29
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Salem and New Bedford

The distance between Salem and New Bedford is 147 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 38 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 New Bedford. The current time is 11:41:09.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 02 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 17 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 49 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 31 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 18 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 13 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 08 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.22 liters (3.23 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salem and New Bedford.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salem to New Bedford is $11.59 (diesel $14.49).

Massachusetts gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.59 $4.16 $4.5 $4.49
Total $11.59 $13.42 $14.51 $14.49

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Salem and New Bedford (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 Framingham Center, MA to Salem 45.93 miles (74 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 Newton, MA to Salem 35.02 miles (56 km)

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