How far is Allentown, PA from Damascus, PA?
The driving distance from Allentown, PA to Damascus, PA is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
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.
Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allentown and Damascus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown and Damascus.
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Start on Tilghman Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · Tilghman Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 476, PATP
1969 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476 North: Scranton
2250 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
57 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton
844 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street
159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east
2101 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Carbondale
2357 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
15.4 mi · 18 min · Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
11.3 mi · 21 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on West Park Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Park Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
3053 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Fair Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Fair Avenue
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Continue on Hancock Highway
9.2 mi · 14 min · Hancock Highway
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Turn right onto Cochecton Turnpike
9 mi · 16 min · Cochecton Turnpike
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Turn right onto River Road
40 m · 6 sec · River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown and Damascus.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
57 mi · 01h 04m
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 Allentown and Rain Showers Likely near Damascus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allentown to Damascus?
The road trip is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Yatesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Allentown and 61.2 miles from Damascus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.65 one way or $35.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Allentown and Rain Showers Likely near Damascus.
Stop Ideas Near Yatesville
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 Yatesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Damascus. Straight-line distance: 78.76 mi (126.75 km).
#1 Allentown
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 121,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.6084300, -75.4901800 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Damascus
Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,622 |
| Coordinates | 41.7031400, -75.0682200 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Damascus (-75.06822, 41.70314)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $17.65 | $35.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.87 | $39.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.40 | $42.80 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $25.83 | $51.67 |
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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