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

The driving distance from Damascus, PA to Cherry Ridge, PA is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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
23.27 mi
00h 42m
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
23.27 mi
Kilometers
37.45 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cherry Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 10:25 AM EDT
Return by in Damascus
Sun, Apr 19, 11:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Damascus
2026-04-19T09:43
Arrive Cherry Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 10:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
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 Damascus
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 Damascus
11.6 mi
00h 21m
To Cherry Ridge
11.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Road

    40 m · 12 sec · River Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cochecton Turnpike

    9 mi · 16 min · Cochecton Turnpike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hancock Highway

    9.2 mi · 14 min · Hancock Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Fair Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fair Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Chapel Street

    95 m · 17 sec · Chapel Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Commercial Street

    2155 ft · 1 min · Commercial Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Terrace Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Terrace Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Wanaka Road

    1952 ft · 54 sec · Wanaka Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Wanaka Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Wanaka Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wanaka Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hancock Highway
9.23 mi · 40%
Cochecton Turnpike
9.03 mi · 39%
Wanaka Road
1.75 mi · 8%
Terrace Street
1.31 mi · 6%
Main Street
0.74 mi · 3%
Fair Avenue
0.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Hancock Highway

Turn left onto 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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
16.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dyberry
00h 21m from Damascus
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Damascus and Rain Showers Likely near Cherry Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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 11.6 miles from Damascus and 11.6 miles from Cherry Ridge.

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 7.2 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 $3.35 one way or $6.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Damascus and Rain Showers Likely near Cherry Ridge.

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 Damascus and Cherry Ridge. Straight-line distance: 16.07 mi (25.86 km).

Damascus

#1 Damascus

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,622
Coordinates41.7031400, -75.0682200
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Cherry Ridge

#2 Cherry Ridge

Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania

Population1,848
Coordinates41.5317500, -75.2785100
Altitude374
CountryUnited States
Start: Damascus (-75.06822, 41.70314)
End: Cherry Ridge (-75.27851, 41.53175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.11 L · about $3.35
Round trip
$6.70
1.64 gal · 6.22 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.35 $6.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.77 $7.54
Premium $4.95 $4.06 $8.12
Diesel $5.98 $4.90 $9.81

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Damascus and Cherry Ridge. The current time is 09:43:35.

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.