How far is Salem, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Salem, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Harrisburg.
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Start on Salem Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Salem Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Philadelphia Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Philadelphia Avenue
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Turn right onto Cumberland Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Cumberland Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Black Gap Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Black Gap Road
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Turn left onto Olde Scotland Road
736 ft · 20 sec · Olde Scotland Road
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Take the ramp left
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
44.2 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
931 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
1828 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
2072 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West, US 322 West, US 22 East, PA 230 East: Lewistown, State College, Harrisburg
1267 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 22 East, PA 230 East: Harrisburg
2676 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Cameron Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Cameron Street
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Turn right onto Herr Street
1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
1377 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Harrisburg.
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.
Olde Scotland Road
Merge slight left
44.2 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Salem and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Salem and 28.1 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.09 one way or $16.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Salem and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Plainfield
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 Plainfield.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Lewistown
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 45.29 mi (72.89 km).
#1 Salem
Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,367 |
| Coordinates | 39.9850900, -77.6541600 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $8.09 | $16.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.11 | $18.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.81 | $19.62 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.84 | $23.68 |
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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