How far is Salem, MA from Salisbury, MA?
The driving distance from Salem, MA to Salisbury, MA is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Salisbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Salisbury.
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Start on Gedney Street
62 m · 11 sec · Gedney Street
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Turn right onto Holyoke Square
80 m · 16 sec · Holyoke Square
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Turn left onto Norman Street
67 m · 4 sec · Norman Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
27 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto Summer Street
120 m · 11 sec · Summer Street
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Continue on North Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Street
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Continue on Margin Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Margin Street
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Continue on Water Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Water Street
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Turn left onto High Street
1.5 km · 2 min · High Street
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Continue on Maple Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Maple Street
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Turn slight right onto US 1 North: Topsfield, Portsmouth New Hampshire
1229 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto Newbury Street
2945 ft · 54 sec · Newbury Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
1577 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 110 East: Salisbury
1180 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Elm Street
2 mi · 4 min · Elm Street
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Continue on School Street
159 m · 19 sec · School Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Road
963 ft · 25 sec · Bridge Road
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Turn left
21 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left
8 m · 9 sec
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Turn sharp left
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Salisbury.
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 North
Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Salem and Sunny near Salisbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Salisbury?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 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 13.9 miles from Salem and 13.9 miles from Salisbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salem and Sunny near Salisbury.
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 Salem and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 22.34 mi (35.95 km).
#1 Salem
The capital of Massachusetts.
| Population | 43,581 |
| Coordinates | 42.5195400, -70.8967200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salisbury
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 9,591 |
| Coordinates | 42.8417600, -70.8606100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salisbury (-70.86061, 42.84176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.31 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $5.24 | $10.49 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
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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