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Trip from Salem, PA to Claylick, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

43m

Distance

24 mi

39 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Salem, PA, PA

Salem, PA

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Downtown Claylick, PA, PA

Claylick, PA

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Trip Overview

This 24-mile drive from Salem to Claylick, Pennsylvania, is a quick trip, taking about 43 minutes to complete. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, it's an easy addition to your travels. As it's entirely within the Northeast region of PA, you won't be crossing state lines or major geographical divides. This route is best suited as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The general feel is that of a local, turn-heavy drive, so don't expect high-speed highway cruising.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lincoln Way West 8.2 mi 13m
Mercersburg Road 6.1 mi 10m
Fort Loudon Road 5.2 mi 8m
Letterkenny Road 2.6 mi 5m
North Main Street 0.7 mi 2m
Grandview Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
North Franklin Street 0.4 mi <1m
Edenville Road 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Lincoln Way West — 8.2 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Salem, PA and Claylick, PA.

1

Start on Salem Road

132 ft · 6 sec · Salem Road
2

Turn left onto Letterkenny Road

2.6 mi · 5 min · Letterkenny Road
3

Continue on Edenville Road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Edenville Road
4

Continue on North Franklin Street

0.4 mi · 55 sec · North Franklin Street
5

Turn right onto Grandview Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Grandview Avenue
6

Turn straight onto Grandview Avenue

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Grandview Avenue
7

At end of road, turn right onto US 30

8.2 mi · 13 min · Lincoln Way West
8

Turn left onto PA 416

6.1 mi · 10 min · Mercersburg Road
9

Continue on PA 75; PA 416

1.2 mi · 2 min · Fort Loudon Road
10

Turn straight onto PA 16; PA 75; PA 416

0.7 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Turn right onto PA 75

4.0 mi · 6 min · Fort Loudon Road
12

Arrive at destination

PA 75

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Letterkenny Road

Turn left onto Letterkenny Road

Navigation decision point

4
3.1 mi into trip | ~6m in | Grandview Avenue

Turn right onto Grandview Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
3.8 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 30 / Lincoln Way West

At end of road, turn right onto US 30 / Lincoln Way West

Navigation decision point

3
12 mi into trip | ~21m in | PA 416 / Mercersburg Road

Turn left onto PA 416 / Mercersburg Road

Navigation decision point

3
19.3 mi into trip | ~34m in | PA 16; PA 75; PA 416 / North Main Street

Turn straight onto PA 16; PA 75; PA 416 / North Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.83 one way

$7.65 round trip

$4.05/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $4.23 $8.47
premium $4.81 $4.54 $9.09
diesel $4.80 $4.53 $9.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.2 0 $2.52 $1.15
Efficient EV 6 0 $2.10 $0.96
EV Truck/SUV 9.6 0 $3.36 $1.54

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026

Origin

Salem, PA

Morning in Salem on Tuesday

Local time

8:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Patchy Fog then Sunny

NW 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:46PM EDT until July 19 at 8:45AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:42PM EDT until July 19 at 8:45AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Destination

Claylick, PA

Morning in Claylick on Tuesday

Local time

8:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

NW 7 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:46PM EDT until July 19 at 8:45AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:42PM EDT until July 19 at 8:45AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

43m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this journey, with 0% of the route on highways. You'll primarily navigate Lincoln Way West, Mercersburg Road, and Fort Loudon Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.2 miles on Lincoln Way West. This means the character of the drive is consistently focused on local roads, with frequent turns and changes in direction rather than long, straightaways.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on Lincoln Way West.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Letterkenny Road.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Letterkenny Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (Grandview Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (US 30 / Lincoln Way West): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

784 ft 520 ft

Total Climb

238 ft

Total Descent

502 ft

Highest Point

784 ft

Elevation Range

264 ft

About the Cities

Arriving in Claylick, PA

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 24 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on Lincoln Way West. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Letterkenny Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (Grandview Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (US 30 / Lincoln Way West): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Claylick, PA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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