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Distance from Scituate Lighthouse to Salem

Driving Distance
56.2 mi 90.5 km
Flying Distance
23.6 mi 38.0 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Scituate Lighthouse, Massachusetts to Salem, Massachusetts is 56.2 mi (90.5 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 23.6 mi (38.0 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 3 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 17 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 41 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Scituate Lighthouse
Place Scituate Lighthouse
State/Province Massachusetts
Country US
Latitude 42.204817
Longitude -70.715876
GPS 42.204817° N, 70.715876° W
Local Time 5:22 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Salem
Place Salem
State/Province Massachusetts
Country US
Latitude 42.519747
Longitude -70.895463
GPS 42.519747° N, 70.895463° W
Local Time 5:22 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Scituate Lighthouse, Massachusetts to Salem, Massachusetts covers 56.2 mi (90.5 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 17 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (52.6-70.7 miles / 85-114 km). The primary route shown here saves 12 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 41 mph (66 km/h).

Available Routes

I-93 N
56.2 mi 1 hour 17 minutes
Shortest
I-95 N
70.7 mi 1 hour 28 minutes
MA-3 N and I-93 N
52.6 mi 1 hour 17 minutes
Fastest Tolls

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.