How far is Damascus, PA from Monroe, NJ?
The driving distance from Damascus, PA to Monroe, NJ is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
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.
Township in Pike County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Damascus and Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Damascus and Monroe.
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Start on River Road
40 m · 7 sec · River Road
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Turn right onto Cochecton Turnpike
151 m · 10 sec · Cochecton Turnpike
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Continue on Newburgh Turnpike
1.3 km · 1 min · Newburgh Turnpike
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Turn sharp right onto State Highway 97
11.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 97
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Continue on State Highway 97
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 97
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Continue on State Route 97
29 mi · 43 min · State Route 97
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Continue on West Main Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right
1864 ft · 31 sec
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Continue straight
12.6 mi · 18 min
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Continue on Walling Avenue
4.6 mi · 8 min · Walling Avenue
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Turn right onto Ames Boulevard
4.4 mi · 8 min · Ames Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hopkins Corner Road
13 m · 1 sec · Hopkins Corner Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hopkins Corner Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Damascus and Monroe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 97
Continue on State Route 97
29 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Damascus and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Damascus to Monroe?
The road trip is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Shohola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Damascus and 33.2 miles from Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.20 one way or $20.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Damascus and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.
Stop Ideas Near Shohola
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 Shohola.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Damascus and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 46.48 mi (74.8 km).
#1 Damascus
Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,622 |
| Coordinates | 41.7031400, -75.0682200 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monroe
Monroe is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.1145400, -74.6340500 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monroe (-74.63405, 41.11454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $4.36 | $10.20 | $20.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.79 | $11.21 | $22.42 |
| Premium | $5.24 | $12.25 | $24.50 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $15.35 | $30.69 |
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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