Philadelphia to Salem, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Philadelphia from Salem, Virginia?

The distance from Philadelphia to Salem, Virginia is 321.5 miles (517.4 km) as the crow flies. Salem, Virginia is located WSW of Philadelphia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 376 miles, taking about 7h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Philadelphia in Pennsylvania and Salem, Virginia in Virginia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Philadelphia and Salem, Virginia. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.