How far is Worcester, MA from Salem, MA?
The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Salem, MA is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01h 23m.
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.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Salem.
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Start on Main Street
89 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
2166 ft · 51 sec · Front Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Square
7 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street
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Exit the rotary onto Grafton Street
1219 ft · 34 sec · Grafton Street
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Continue on Grafton Street
2603 ft · 42 sec · Grafton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grafton Street
12 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street
2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street
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Continue on Grafton Road
2091 ft · 59 sec · Grafton Road
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Take the exit right
2318 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
2974 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
39 mi · 48 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel
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Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Merge slight left onto East Boston Expressway
1799 ft · 34 sec · East Boston Expressway
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Continue on McClellan Highway
1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway
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Continue on Lee Burbank Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway
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Take the exit slight right
112 m · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mahoney Circle
2 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
2353 ft · 34 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Butler Circle
114 m · 5 sec · North Shore Road
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Exit the rotary onto North Shore Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road
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Continue on Lynnway
1.6 km · 2 min · Lynnway
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Turn left onto Commercial Street
2889 ft · 1 min · Commercial Street
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Turn left onto Market Square
875 ft · 16 sec · Market Square
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Western Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · Western Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Western Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on Highland Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Dalton Parkway
816 ft · 25 sec · Dalton Parkway
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Continue on Broad Street
1542 ft · 39 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Gedney Street
134 m · 19 sec · Gedney Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gedney Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and Salem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
39 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Worcester and Partly Sunny near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Salem?
The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Worcester and 30 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Worcester and Partly Sunny near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Weston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weston.
Framingham station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Salem. Straight-line distance: 49.5 mi (79.67 km).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salem
The capital of Massachusetts.
| Population | 43,581 |
| Coordinates | 42.5195400, -70.8967200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem (-70.89672, 42.51954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $3.89 | $8.21 | $16.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $9.28 | $18.56 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $10.13 | $20.25 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
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
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