Salem, NJ Road Trips

Sitting in the Northeast, Salem, NJ is a local road trip base with 9 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 99 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Salem, NJ head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Trip Routes

10

Longest Drive

130.9 mi

Paterson, NJ

Quickest Drive

43m

Camden, NJ

Plan Around Salem, NJ

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Salem, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Paterson, NJ to Salem, NJ 130.9 mi · 2h 41m Lakewood, NJ to Salem, NJ 93.8 mi · 1h 56m

Continue From Salem, NJ

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Salem, NJ to Passaic, NJ 127.2 mi · 2h 12m Salem, NJ to Jersey City, NJ 119.1 mi · 2h 23m Salem, NJ to Bayonne, NJ 117.1 mi · 2h 23m Salem, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ 111 mi · 2h 14m

Trips from Salem, NJ

Salem, NJ to Passaic, NJ

127.2 mi 2h 12m

Salem, NJ to Jersey City, NJ

119.1 mi 2h 23m

Salem, NJ to Bayonne, NJ

117.1 mi 2h 23m

Salem, NJ to Elizabethport, NJ

111 mi 2h 14m

Salem, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ

101.3 mi 2h 2m

Salem, NJ to Hamilton, NJ

100.4 mi 2h 4m

Salem, NJ to Somerset, NJ

98.6 mi 2h 1m

Salem, NJ to Camden, NJ

38.3 mi 43m

Driving from Salem, NJ

The typical drive from Salem, NJ covers about 99 miles and takes around 1h 51m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 127 miles (2h 12m), while the shortest is just 38 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Salem, NJ most often head toward Passaic, NJ (127.2 mi, 2h 12m), Jersey City, NJ (118.1 mi, 2h 2m), Elizabethport, NJ (109.9 mi, 1h 54m), Woodbridge, NJ (101.3 mi, 2h 2m), and Hamilton, NJ (100.4 mi, 2h 4m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 99-mile trip from Salem, NJ, budget about $16 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 7 mapped routes leaving Salem, NJ and 2 routes heading into Salem, NJ, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 38 to 127 miles.

The longest mapped route from Salem, NJ covers 127 miles and takes approximately 2h 12m. Shorter options start at just 38 miles.

The average route from Salem, NJ runs about 99 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 51m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 99-mile trip from Salem, NJ costs roughly $16 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Salem, NJ include Passaic, NJ, Jersey City, NJ, Elizabethport, NJ and Woodbridge, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Short Drives from Salem, NJ

Passaic, NJ 127.2 mi Jersey City, NJ 119.1 mi Bayonne, NJ 117.1 mi Elizabethport, NJ 111 mi Woodbridge, NJ 101.3 mi Hamilton, NJ 100.4 mi Somerset, NJ 98.6 mi Camden, NJ 38.3 mi

Trips to Salem, NJ

Paterson, NJ to Salem, NJ

130.9 mi 2h 41m

Lakewood, NJ to Salem, NJ

93.8 mi 1h 56m

Nearby Hubs

Other cities within driving distance of Salem, NJ that also have route pages.

Camden, NJ 38.3 mi · 43m Somerset, NJ 98.6 mi · 2h 1m Hamilton, NJ 100.4 mi · 2h 4m Woodbridge, NJ 101.3 mi · 2h 2m Elizabethport, NJ 111 mi · 2h 14m Bayonne, NJ 117.1 mi · 2h 23m Jersey City, NJ 119.1 mi · 2h 23m Passaic, NJ 127.2 mi · 2h 12m