How far is Salem, MA from Waltham, MA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Salem and Waltham is 19.9 miles (32.03 km).

Flight distance from Salem, MA to Waltham, MA is 19.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Salem, Massachusetts to Waltham, Massachusetts is: 29.35 miles (47.23 km) by car.

Driving from Salem to Waltham will take approximately 00 hours 44 minutes.

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#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
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#2 Waltham

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It is located in the Greater Boston metropolitan area. Waltham is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Waltham Heritage State Park and the Waltham History Museum.

Population 62069
GPS Coordinates 42°22'35"N 71°14'8"W
Latitude 42.3764900
Longitude -71.2356100
Altitude 20
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Salem and Waltham

The distance between Salem and Waltham is 47 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 31 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 Waltham. The current time is 15:09:35.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 58 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 44 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 35 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 29 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 25 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 23 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 21 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.92 liters (1.04 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salem and Waltham.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salem to Waltham is $3.72 (diesel $4.65).

Massachusetts gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.59 $4.16 $4.5 $4.49
Total $3.72 $4.3 $4.65 $4.65

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 November 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Salem and Waltham (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Boston, MA to Salem 16.2 miles (26 km)

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Driving distance from Framingham Center, MA to Salem 45.93 miles (74 km)

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Driving distance from Haverhill, MA to Salem 27.73 miles (45 km)

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Driving distance from Lawrence, MA to Salem 32.86 miles (53 km)

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Driving distance from Lowell, MA to Salem 33.02 miles (53 km)

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Driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Salem 33.67 miles (54 km)

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Driving distance from Lynn, MA to Salem 5.08 miles (8 km)

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Driving distance from New Bedford, MA to Salem 91.48 miles (147 km)

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