How far is Sherwood, OR from Salem, OR?
The driving distance from Sherwood, OR to Salem, OR is about 36 miles (57.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sherwood and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sherwood and Salem.
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Start on Southwest Pine Street
84 m · 8 sec · Southwest Pine Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 1st Street
138 m · 12 sec · Southwest 1st Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Ash Street
55 m · 6 sec · Southwest Ash Street
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Continue on Southwest Oregon Street
746 ft · 21 sec · Southwest Oregon Street
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Continue on Southwest Oregon Street
3160 ft · 2 min · Southwest Oregon Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Oregon Street
67 m · 5 sec · Southwest Oregon Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Oregon Street
104 m · 10 sec · Southwest Oregon Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Tonquin Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Tonquin Road
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Turn right onto Basalt Creek Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Basalt Creek Parkway
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Turn right onto Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
2175 ft · 48 sec · Southwest Grahams Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Southwest Day Street
2991 ft · 54 sec · Southwest Day Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Boones Ferry Road
1235 ft · 32 sec · Southwest Boones Ferry Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Salem
2456 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
25.6 mi · 30 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 99E Business: Salem Parkway
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
3 mi · 5 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Parkway
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Continue on Commercial Street Northeast
1.6 km · 3 min · Commercial Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Belmont Street Northeast
993 ft · 46 sec · Belmont Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Broadway Street Northeast
661 ft · 21 sec · Broadway Street Northeast
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Continue on High Street Northeast
2135 ft · 1 min · High Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sherwood and Salem.
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.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
25.6 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sherwood and Mostly Sunny near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sherwood to Salem?
The road trip is about 36 miles (57.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Woodburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Sherwood and 18 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.29 one way or $12.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sherwood and Mostly Sunny near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Woodburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Salem city park
City of Sherwood Police Department - To Protect and Serve
Old City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodburn.
Woodburn, OR
Salem station
Oregon City station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sherwood and Salem. Straight-line distance: 30.12 mi (48.47 km).
#1 Sherwood
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 19,746 |
| Coordinates | 45.3565100, -122.8401000 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salem
The capital of Oregon.
| Population | 175,891 |
| Coordinates | 44.9429000, -123.0351000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Center Street Northeast (-123.035154, 44.942793)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.08 | $16.17 |
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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