How far is Salisbury, MA from Peabody, MA?
The driving distance from Salisbury, MA to Peabody, MA is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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 32m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salisbury and Peabody.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury and Peabody.
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Start on the route
22 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Lafayette Road
82 m · 7 sec · Lafayette Road
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Turn right onto Elm Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Macy Street
884 ft · 22 sec · Macy Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Peabody, Boston
1798 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Centre Street, Danvers
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
26 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Centre Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Centre Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Collins Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Collins Street
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Turn right onto Sylvan Street
1864 ft · 41 sec · Sylvan Street
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Turn left onto Andover Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Andover Street
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Continue on Central Street
2568 ft · 2 min · Central Street
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Turn right
127 m · 31 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 Salisbury and Peabody.
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 South
Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 00h 23m
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 Salisbury and Sunny near Peabody.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salisbury to Peabody?
The road trip is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Salisbury and 16.3 miles from Peabody.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.52 one way or $9.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salisbury and Sunny near Peabody.
Stop Ideas Near Georgetown
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 Georgetown.
Haverhill station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salisbury and Peabody. Straight-line distance: 21.96 mi (35.34 km).
#1 Salisbury
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 9,591 |
| Coordinates | 42.8417600, -70.8606100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Peabody
A city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 53,063 |
| Coordinates | 42.5278700, -70.9286600 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-70.928524, 42.527655)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 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 | $4.31 | $4.52 | $9.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $5.19 | $10.37 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $6.64 | $13.29 |
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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