Boston is about 16 miles from Salem by road, which usually takes around 24 to 33 minutes to drive depending on traffic and route. The straight-line distance is a bit shorter, around 14 to 17 miles.

Travel snapshot

  • Driving distance: about 16 miles.
  • Typical drive time: about 24 to 33 minutes.
  • Straight-line distance: about 14 to 17 miles.

Quick note

Different sites can show slightly different numbers because they measure from different starting points in each city and may use different routes.