How far is Salisbury, MA from Newton, MA?

The driving distance from Salisbury, MA to Newton, MA is about 55.3 miles (89 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.27 mi
00h 58m
Flight
39.12 mi
62.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.12 mi
Kilometers
62.96 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.27 mi
Kilometers
88.95 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM EDT
Return by in Salisbury
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salisbury
2026-04-22T23:40
Arrive Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salisbury
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Peabody
MA

A city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

From Salisbury
24.4 mi
00h 29m
To Newton
30.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Salisbury and Newton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury and Newton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lafayette Road

    82 m · 7 sec · Lafayette Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Macy Street

    884 ft · 22 sec · Macy Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Peabody, Boston

    1798 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    21.8 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Boston

    2970 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Newburyport Turnpike

    59 m · 3 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Newbury Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Broadway

    1 km · 58 sec · Broadway

  11. 11

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1561 ft · 27 sec · Newburyport Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Broadway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Broadway

  13. 13

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Bennett Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Cutler Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cutler Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Northeast Expressway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Tobin Bridge

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Tobin Bridge

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28, MA 3 North: Storrow Drive, North Station

    3173 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 28 South, MA 3 North: Storrow Drive

    1513 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Storrow Drive

    132 m · 12 sec · Storrow Drive

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Storrow Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Storrow Drive

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Charlesgate

    125 m · 14 sec · Charlesgate

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Kenmore Square

    616 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Beacon Street

    911 ft · 28 sec · Beacon Street

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Commonwealth Avenue

    59 m · 6 sec · Commonwealth Avenue

  26. 26

    Keep straight to continue on Beacon Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Beacon Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Chestnut Hill Avenue

    970 ft · 35 sec · Chestnut Hill Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Commonwealth Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Homer Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Homer Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Homer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Salisbury and Newton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
22.1 mi · 40%
Broadway
3.81 mi · 7%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.24 mi · 6%
Northeast Expressway
3.12 mi · 6%
Beacon Street
3.1 mi · 6%
Tobin Bridge
2.53 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

21.8 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peabody
00h 29m from Salisbury
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Salisbury and Light Rain Likely near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Salisbury to Newton?

The road trip is about 55.3 miles (89 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Peabody is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Salisbury and 30.9 miles from Newton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.59 one way or $15.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Salisbury and Light Rain Likely near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Peabody

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Peabody and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 13.6 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Salem City Hall
Meeting point 4.7 mi away

Salem City Hall

Salem , MA
93 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Rating 4.2/5 84 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Peabody.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

17 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

21 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

22 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

23 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salisbury and Newton. Straight-line distance: 39.12 mi (62.96 km).

Salisbury

#1 Salisbury

Town in Massachusetts

Population9,591
Coordinates42.8417600, -70.8606100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.860619, 42.841748)
End: Homer Street (-71.209328, 42.336849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.38 L · about $7.59
Round trip
$15.17
3.9 gal · 14.76 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.59 $15.17
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.57 $17.15
Premium $4.80 $9.36 $18.72
Diesel $4.49 $8.75 $17.50

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Salisbury and Newton. The current time is 23:40:05.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.