How far is Claylick, PA from Salem, PA?
The driving distance from Claylick, PA to Salem, PA is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Claylick and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claylick and Salem.
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Start on Fort Loudon Road
4 mi · 6 min · Fort Loudon Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Fort Loudon Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Loudon Road
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Continue on Mercersburg Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Mercersburg Road
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Way West
8 mi · 13 min · Lincoln Way West
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Turn left onto Sollenberger Road
699 ft · 19 sec · Sollenberger Road
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Turn right onto Sunset Avenue
1273 ft · 58 sec · Sunset Avenue
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Turn right onto High Street
704 ft · 31 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Grandview Avenue
2175 ft · 1 min · Grandview Avenue
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Turn left onto North Franklin Street
1958 ft · 54 sec · North Franklin Street
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Continue on Edenville Road
710 ft · 20 sec · Edenville Road
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Continue on Letterkenny Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Letterkenny Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Letterkenny Road
1189 ft · 26 sec · Letterkenny Road
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Turn right onto Salem Road
40 m · 4 sec · Salem Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Salem Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Claylick and Salem.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lincoln Way West
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Way West
7.96 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving Claylick and Rain Showers Likely near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Claylick to Salem?
The road trip is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Thomas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Claylick and 12.1 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Claylick and Rain Showers Likely near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Thomas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Thomas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Claylick and Salem. Straight-line distance: 19.72 mi (31.73 km).
#1 Claylick
Claylick is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7667600, -77.8936100 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salem
Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,367 |
| Coordinates | 39.9850900, -77.6541600 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem Road (-77.654218, 39.984855)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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