How far is Salem, OR from Newberg, OR?
The driving distance from Salem, OR to Newberg, OR is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Newberg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Newberg.
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Start on High Street Northeast
143 m · 19 sec · High Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Chemeketa Street Northeast
1336 ft · 54 sec · Chemeketa Street Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Front Street Northeast
128 m · 10 sec · Front Street Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward Marion Street Bridge
2035 ft · 51 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 221 North: West Salem
783 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on OR 221 North: Dayton
85 m · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Wallace Road Northwest
9.8 mi · 15 min · Wallace Road Northwest
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Continue on Southeast Salem-Dayton Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Southeast Salem-Dayton Highway
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Continue on Southeast Dayton Highway
8.7 mi · 13 min · Southeast Dayton Highway
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Continue on 3rd Street
2189 ft · 39 sec · 3rd Street
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Take the ramp slight left
906 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Dayton Bypass
1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeast Dayton Bypass
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Merge slight left onto Pacific Highway West
5.8 mi · 10 min · Pacific Highway West
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Continue on West 1st Street
2462 ft · 1 min · West 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Newberg.
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.
Wallace Road Northwest
Turn straight onto Wallace Road Northwest
9.75 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Salem and Slight Chance Light Rain near Newberg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Newberg?
The road trip is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Salem and 14.7 miles from Newberg.
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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 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 Mostly Sunny around Salem and Slight Chance Light Rain near Newberg.
Stop Ideas Near Dayton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Salem city park
McMinnville Parks and Recreation Department
Palmer Creek Lodge Community Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dayton.
Woodburn, OR
Salem station
Oregon City station
Portland, OR
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Newberg. Straight-line distance: 24.87 mi (40.02 km).
#1 Salem
The capital of Oregon.
| Population | 175,891 |
| Coordinates | 44.9429000, -123.0351000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newberg
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 23,982 |
| Coordinates | 45.3001200, -122.9731600 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newberg (-122.97316, 45.30012)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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