How far is Davidson, PA from Palmer, PA?
The driving distance from Davidson, PA to Palmer, PA is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Fayette County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Davidson and Palmer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davidson and Palmer.
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Start on the route
83 m · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Twin Hills Road
1.9 mi · 8 min · Twin Hills Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Stone Church Road
1328 ft · 1 min · Stone Church Road
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Turn left onto Republic Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Republic Road
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Continue on Thompson 1 Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Thompson 1 Road
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Continue on Hartley Hill Road
1302 ft · 26 sec · Hartley Hill Road
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Turn right onto Ralph Road
90 m · 13 sec · Ralph Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Ralph Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Ralph Road
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Turn left onto Palmer Adah Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Palmer Adah Road
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Continue on Sr3013
159 m · 23 sec · Sr3013
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Continue on Palmer Road
2810 ft · 2 min · Palmer Road
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Turn left onto Tank Hill Road
48 m · 7 sec · Tank Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tank Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Davidson and Palmer.
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.
Twin Hills Road
Turn right onto Twin Hills Road
1.93 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Davidson and Chance Rain Showers near Palmer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Davidson to Palmer?
The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Buffington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Davidson and 4.2 miles from Palmer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.23 one way or $2.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Davidson and Chance Rain Showers near Palmer.
Stop Ideas Near Buffington
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 Buffington.
Connellsville station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Davidson and Palmer. Straight-line distance: 6.59 mi (10.6 km).
#1 Davidson
Township in southern Sullivan County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 528 |
| Coordinates | 39.9886900, -79.8464300 |
| Altitude | 359 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmer
Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 21,443 |
| Coordinates | 39.9117400, -79.9197700 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tank Hill Road (-79.91971, 39.911689)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.23 | $2.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.49 | $2.97 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.79 | $3.59 |
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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