How far is Philomath, OR from Salem, OR?
The driving distance from Philomath, OR to Salem, OR is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philomath and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philomath and Salem.
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Start on Main Street
19 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto North 13th Street
118 m · 16 sec · North 13th Street
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Turn right onto College Street
2335 ft · 1 min · College Street
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Turn right onto North 19th Street
115 m · 10 sec · North 19th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Southwest Philomath Boulevard
3.6 mi · 6 min · Southwest Philomath Boulevard
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Continue on Corvallis-Newport Highway
2848 ft · 47 sec · Corvallis-Newport Highway
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Continue on Newport-Corvallis Highway
3088 ft · 54 sec · Newport-Corvallis Highway
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Turn left onto Northwest Harrison Boulevard
2096 ft · 1 min · Northwest Harrison Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 3rd Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Northwest 3rd Street
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Continue on Pacific Highway West
18.9 mi · 24 min · Pacific Highway West
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Continue on Pacific Avenue South
1969 ft · 55 sec · Pacific Avenue South
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Turn right onto Main Street East
2451 ft · 41 sec · Main Street East
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Turn straight onto Monmouth Independence Highway
1874 ft · 32 sec · Monmouth Independence Highway
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Continue on Monmouth Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Monmouth Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Independence Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Independence Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward OR 22 East: Salem
855 ft · 13 sec · Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
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Merge slight left onto Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
4.8 mi · 7 min · Salem Dallas Highway Northwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Center Street Bridge
3251 ft · 1 min · Center Street Bridge
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Continue on Center Street Northeast
721 ft · 31 sec · Center Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Liberty Street Northeast
865 ft · 33 sec · Liberty Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Union Street Northeast
136 m · 19 sec · Union Street Northeast
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Turn right onto High Street Northeast
823 ft · 25 sec · High Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philomath and Salem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pacific Highway West
Continue on Pacific Highway West
18.9 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Light Rain leaving Philomath and Light Rain Likely near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philomath to Salem?
The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Monmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Philomath and 20.1 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Philomath and Light Rain Likely near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Monmouth
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 Monmouth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philomath and Salem. Straight-line distance: 32.26 mi (51.92 km).
#1 Philomath
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 5,622 |
| Coordinates | 44.5401200, -123.3676000 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salem
The capital of Oregon.
| Population | 175,891 |
| Coordinates | 44.9429000, -123.0351000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Center Street Northeast (-123.035154, 44.942793)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $4.95 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.69 | $15.37 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $8.02 | $16.03 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $9.17 | $18.33 |
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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