Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Pittsburgh to Salem (Massachusetts). If you're planning a road trip to Salem (Massachusetts), you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
10:00 am start in Pittsburgh
drive for about 1 hour
11:08 am Ligonier
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:08 pm
drive for about 2 hours
2:13 pm State College
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:13 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
4:29 pm Williamsport (Pennsylvania)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 5:29 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
7:09 pm Scranton
stay overnight and leave the next day around 9:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 6 hours
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9:00 am leave from Scranton
drive for about 1 hour
10:11 am Cedar Lakes Estate
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 11:11 am
drive for about 1 hour
12:14 pm Poughkeepsie
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:14 pm
drive for about 2 hours
3:09 pm Hartford
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:09 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
5:42 pm Providence
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 6:42 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
8:08 pm arrive in Salem (Massachusetts)
stay at Hawthorne Hotel
day 2 driving ≈ 7 hours
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Ligonier (2 answers)
State College (3 answers)
Williamsport (Pennsylvania) (5 answers)
Scranton (10 answers)
Cedar Lakes Estate
Poughkeepsie (7 answers)
questions about Poughkeepsie:
Best free things to do in Poughkeepsie?
Hartford (15 answers)
The Mark Twain House & Museum (4 mentions)
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art (2 mentions)
questions about Hartford:
What is your favorite restaurant in Hartford?
Providence (19 answers)
WaterPlace Park (2 mentions)
Thayer Street (2 mentions)
Prospect Terrace Park (2 mentions)
restaurants around Providence:
Trinity Brewhouse
North
Al Forno Restaurant
Gracie's
Ken's Ramen
questions about Providence:
What is your favorite restaurant in Providence?
What should I do/see/eat in and around Providence in 48-72 hours?
Best dinner in Providence—that also has a great atmosphere?
Best lobster spot in Providence?
Are you going straight to a hotel, or looking for a vacation rental or Airbnb?
The best resource on neighborhoods, areas, and hotels is the Trippy page on where to stay in Salem (Massachusetts).
If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out Hawthorne Hotel, which was mentioned 3 times on Trippy.
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This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
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