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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.13 mi
00h 40m
Flight
19.72 mi
31.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.72 mi
Kilometers
31.73 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.13 mi
Kilometers
38.83 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Sun, Apr 19, 3:22 AM EDT
Return by in Claylick
Sun, Apr 19, 4:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Claylick
2026-04-19T02:42
Arrive Salem
Sun, Apr 19, 3:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Claylick
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Thomas
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Claylick
12 mi
00h 20m
To Salem
12.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Fort Loudon Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Fort Loudon Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Fort Loudon Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Loudon Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Mercersburg Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Mercersburg Road

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Way West

    8 mi · 13 min · Lincoln Way West

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Sollenberger Road

    699 ft · 19 sec · Sollenberger Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Sunset Avenue

    1273 ft · 58 sec · Sunset Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto High Street

    704 ft · 31 sec · High Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Grandview Avenue

    2175 ft · 1 min · Grandview Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Franklin Street

    1958 ft · 54 sec · North Franklin Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Edenville Road

    710 ft · 20 sec · Edenville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Letterkenny Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Letterkenny Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Letterkenny Road

    1189 ft · 26 sec · Letterkenny Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Salem Road

    40 m · 4 sec · Salem Road

  15. 15

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Way West
7.96 mi · 33%
Mercersburg Road
6.11 mi · 25%
Fort Loudon Road
5.18 mi · 21%
Letterkenny Road
2.62 mi · 11%
South Main Street
0.74 mi · 3%
Grandview Avenue
0.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
19.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Thomas
00h 20m from Claylick
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Thomas, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Thomas.

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

31 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

39 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Martinsburg station

53 mi away
229 East Martin St.
RAIL

Frederick, MD

65 mi away
100 South East Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Claylick and Salem. Straight-line distance: 19.72 mi (31.73 km).

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#1 Claylick

Claylick is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.7667600, -77.8936100
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Salem

#2 Salem

Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Population6,367
Coordinates39.9850900, -77.6541600
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Loudon Road (-77.893395, 39.766837)
End: Salem Road (-77.654218, 39.984855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.22 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.95
1.7 gal · 6.44 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Claylick and Salem. The current time is 02:42:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.