Origin
Salem, PA
Late night in Salem on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salem, PA to Claylick, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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
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.
Salem, PA
Haneul Trac
Claylick, PA
Haneul Trac
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 65 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
$3.98 one way
$7.96 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.65 | $9.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Claylick, PA
Late night in Claylick on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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.
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.
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. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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