How far is Erie, PA from Damascus, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Damascus, PA is about 333.7 miles (537.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259.5 miles (417.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 46m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Damascus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Damascus.
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Start on State Street
703 ft · 35 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto East 8th Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East 8th Street
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Turn right onto East Bayfront Parkway
1664 ft · 45 sec · East Bayfront Parkway
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Continue on Bayfront Connector
4.4 mi · 8 min · Bayfront Connector
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Continue on Station Road
1 mi · 2 min · Station Road
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Take the exit slight right
1313 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway
4.1 mi · 5 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 86 East: Jamestown
2858 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway
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Continue on Southern Tier Expressway
249.5 mi · 4 hr 51 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York
36 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 97, NY 268, PA 191: Hancock, Cadosia
903 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1 km · 59 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Read Street
84 m · 10 sec · Read Street
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Turn left onto East Front Street
931 ft · 17 sec · East Front Street
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Turn right onto Stockport Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Stockport Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 97
25.1 mi · 37 min · State Highway 97
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Keep slight right to continue on Newburgh Turnpike
1.3 km · 1 min · Newburgh Turnpike
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Continue on Cochecton Turnpike
151 m · 13 sec · Cochecton Turnpike
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Turn left onto River Road
40 m · 6 sec · River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Damascus.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Southern Tier Expressway
Continue on Southern Tier Expressway
249 mi · 04h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Erie and Rain Showers Likely near Damascus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Damascus?
The road trip is about 333.7 miles (537.1 km) and usually takes 06h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elkland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.7 miles from Erie and 167.1 miles from Damascus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259.5 miles (417.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.13 one way or $96.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Erie and Rain Showers Likely near Damascus.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Damascus. Straight-line distance: 259.57 mi (417.74 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Damascus
Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,622 |
| Coordinates | 41.7031400, -75.0682200 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Damascus (-75.06822, 41.70314)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 537 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $48.13 | $96.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $54.18 | $108.35 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $58.36 | $116.72 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $70.44 | $140.89 |
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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