Boston, Massachusetts to Salem, New Hampshire: Road Trip Guide & Distance

30.4 miles 49 km · straight line
33.8 miles actual route 54.4 km · driving distance
46min estimated drive time
$3 - $4 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
346° NNW bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Salem, New Hampshire?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Salem, New Hampshire is 30.4 miles (49 km) as the crow flies. Salem, New Hampshire is located NNW of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 33.8 miles, taking about 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts and Salem, New Hampshire in New Hampshire.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boston, Massachusetts and Salem, New Hampshire. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Boston, Massachusetts to Salem, New Hampshire

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 46min $3 - $4 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Salem, New Hampshire

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m elevation
Salem, New Hampshire
42.79°N, 71.20°W
America/New_York
40m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 10 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 817.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM