How far is Salem, MA from Boston, MA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Salem and Boston is 13.89 miles (22.36 km).
Flight distance from Salem, MA to Boston, MA is 13.89 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Salem, Massachusetts to Boston, Massachusetts is: 16.2 miles (26.06 km) by car.
Driving from Salem to Boston will take approximately 00 hours 37 minutes.
#1 Salem
The capital of Massachusetts. It is located on the North River in the northeastern part of the state. Salem is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Salem Witch Museum and the Salem Maritime National Historic Site.
| Population | 43581 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°31'10"N 70°53'48"W |
| Latitude | 42.5195400 |
| Longitude | -70.8967200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boston
The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area. It is located on the Atlantic coast in northeastern Massachusetts. Boston is a major center for education and is home to Harvard University and the Boston Celtics basketball team.
| Population | 691531 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°21'30"N 71°3'35"W |
| Latitude | 42.3584300 |
| Longitude | -71.0597700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Boston: Tremont Street (-71.060061,42.358547)
Estimated Travel Time Between Salem and Boston
The distance between Salem and Boston is 26 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 17 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Salem and Boston. The current time is 03:34:10.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 32 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.16 liters (0.57 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salem and Boston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salem to Boston is $2.05 (diesel $2.56).
Massachusetts gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.59 | $4.16 | $4.5 | $4.49 |
| Total | $2.05 | $2.38 | $2.57 | $2.56 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Massachusetts ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.591 (Diesel $4.488) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Salem and Boston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
