How far is Salem, MA from Town of North Andover, MA?
The driving distance from Salem, MA to Town of North Andover, MA is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
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.
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain then Patchy Fog
Light Rain Likely then Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Town of North Andover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Town of North Andover.
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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
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Topsfield, Boxford
996 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Topsfield Road, Boxford
111 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Topsfield Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Topsfield Road
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Continue on Topsfield Road Extension
114 m · 8 sec · Topsfield Road Extension
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Lawrence Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lawrence Road
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Continue on Boxford Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Boxford Street
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Continue on Salem Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Salem Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Salem Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Town of North Andover.
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
3.62 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Light Rain then Patchy Fog leaving Salem and Light Rain Likely then Patchy Fog near Town of North Andover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Town of North Andover?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Topsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Salem and 8.8 miles from Town of North Andover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Patchy Fog around Salem and Light Rain Likely then Patchy Fog near Town of North Andover.
Stop Ideas Near Topsfield
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 Topsfield.
Haverhill station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Town of North Andover. Straight-line distance: 14.25 mi (22.94 km).
#1 Salem
The capital of Massachusetts.
| Population | 43,581 |
| Coordinates | 42.5195400, -70.8967200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Town of North Andover
Town of North Andover is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.6713500, -71.0865500 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Town of North Andover (-71.08655, 42.67135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $4.14 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $3.91 | $7.81 |
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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