How far is Cherry Ridge, PA from Damascus, PA?

The driving distance from Cherry Ridge, PA to Damascus, PA is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.41 mi
00h 41m
Flight
16.07 mi
25.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.07 mi
Kilometers
25.86 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.41 mi
Kilometers
42.5 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Damascus
Thu, Apr 23, 7:43 AM EDT
Return by in Cherry Ridge
Thu, Apr 23, 8:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cherry Ridge
2026-04-23T07:01
Arrive Damascus
Thu, Apr 23, 7:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cherry Ridge
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dyberry
PA

Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania

From Cherry Ridge
11.7 mi
00h 20m
To Damascus
14.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cherry Ridge and Damascus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Ridge and Damascus.

  1. 1

    Start on Wanaka Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Wanaka Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Terrace Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Terrace Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Commercial Street

    2155 ft · 1 min · Commercial Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Chapel Street

    95 m · 13 sec · Chapel Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    19 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    95 m · 16 sec · 10th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Church Street

    936 ft · 37 sec · Church Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Street

    86 m · 14 sec · Park Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3053 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Fair Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fair Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Hancock Highway

    9.2 mi · 14 min · Hancock Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cochecton Turnpike

    9 mi · 16 min · Cochecton Turnpike

  13. 13

    Turn right onto River Road

    40 m · 6 sec · River Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cherry Ridge and Damascus.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hancock Highway
9.23 mi · 35%
Cochecton Turnpike
9.03 mi · 34%
Wanaka Road
1.75 mi · 7%
Terrace Street
1.31 mi · 5%
Fair Avenue
0.71 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hancock Highway

Continue on Hancock Highway

9.23 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
16.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dyberry
00h 20m from Cherry Ridge
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cherry Ridge and Mostly Sunny near Damascus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cherry Ridge to Damascus?

The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dyberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Cherry Ridge and 14.7 miles from Damascus.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.80 one way or $7.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cherry Ridge and Mostly Sunny near Damascus.

Stop Ideas Near Dyberry

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dyberry, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dyberry.

BUS

Scranton, PA

42 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

68 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

73 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

110 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cherry Ridge and Damascus. Straight-line distance: 16.07 mi (25.86 km).

Cherry Ridge

#1 Cherry Ridge

Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania

Population1,848
Coordinates41.5317500, -75.2785100
Altitude374
CountryUnited States
Damascus

#2 Damascus

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,622
Coordinates41.7031400, -75.0682200
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Wanaka Road (-75.278291, 41.531699)
End: River Road (-75.068292, 41.703093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.53 L · about $3.80
Round trip
$7.60
1.86 gal · 7.06 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.80 $7.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.28 $8.55
Premium $4.95 $4.61 $9.21
Diesel $5.98 $5.56 $11.12

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cherry Ridge and Damascus. The current time is 07:01:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.