Salem, MA Road Trips
With 10 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Salem, MA works well as a launching point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 38 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Salem, MA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
105.6 mi
Springfield, MA
Quickest Drive
27m
Boston, MA
Plan Around Salem, MA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Salem, MA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Salem, MA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Salem, MA
Salem, MA to Springfield, MA
Salem, MA to New Bedford, MA
Salem, MA to Worcester, MA
Salem, MA to Haverhill, MA
Salem, MA to Waltham, MA
Salem, MA to Pigeon Cove, MA
Salem, MA to Ballardvale, MA
Salem, MA to Lawrence, MA
Salem, MA to Town of North Andover, MA
Salem, MA to Boston, MA
Driving from Salem, MA
The typical drive from Salem, MA covers about 38 miles and takes around 57m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 106 miles (2h 17m), while the shortest is just 16 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Salem, MA include Springfield, MA (105.6 mi, 2h 17m), New Bedford, MA (73.6 mi, 1h 40m), Worcester, MA (59.9 mi, 1h 23m), Haverhill, MA (24 mi, 41m), and Waltham, MA (23.3 mi, 43m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 38-mile drive from Salem, MA, expect to burn about 1.5 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 10 mapped routes leaving Salem, MA and 1 routes heading into Salem, MA, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 16 to 106 miles.
The longest mapped route from Salem, MA covers 106 miles and takes approximately 2h 17m. Shorter options start at just 16 miles.
The average route from Salem, MA runs about 38 miles with a drive time of roughly 57m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Salem, MA include Springfield, MA, New Bedford, MA, Worcester, MA and Haverhill, MA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Salem, MA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
44,241
Median Income
$85,137
Median Home Value
$497,400
Median Age
38.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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