How far is Damascus, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Damascus, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 170.3 miles (274 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Damascus and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Damascus and Harrisburg.
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Start on River Road
40 m · 12 sec · River Road
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Turn left onto Cochecton Turnpike
9 mi · 16 min · Cochecton Turnpike
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Turn left onto Hancock Highway
9.2 mi · 14 min · Hancock Highway
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Continue on Fair Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Fair Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
3053 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Park Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Park Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
11.3 mi · 21 min · Roosevelt Highway
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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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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
118.6 mi · 2 hr 19 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College
1437 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 East: Harrisburg, Cameron Street
3014 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Cameron Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Cameron Street
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Turn right onto Herr Street
1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
1377 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Damascus and Harrisburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
119 mi · 02h 19m
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 Damascus and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Damascus to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 170.3 miles (274 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Conyngham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85 miles from Damascus and 85.2 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 12:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.56 one way or $49.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Damascus and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Conyngham
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 Conyngham.
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Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Damascus and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 136.84 mi (220.22 km).
#1 Damascus
Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,622 |
| Coordinates | 41.7031400, -75.0682200 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $24.56 | $49.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.64 | $55.28 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $29.77 | $59.55 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $35.94 | $71.88 |
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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