How far is Palmer, PA from Davidson, PA?
The driving distance from Palmer, PA to Davidson, PA is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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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 Palmer and Davidson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmer and Davidson.
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Start on Tank Hill Road
48 m · 9 sec · Tank Hill Road
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Turn right onto Palmer Road
2810 ft · 2 min · Palmer Road
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Continue on Sr3013
159 m · 23 sec · Sr3013
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Continue on Palmer Adah Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Palmer Adah Road
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Turn right onto Ralph Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Ralph Road
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Turn left onto Hartley Hill Road
1302 ft · 26 sec · Hartley Hill Road
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Continue on Thompson 1 Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Thompson 1 Road
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Continue on Tower Hill Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Tower Hill Road
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Turn right onto Stone Church Road
1328 ft · 1 min · Stone Church Road
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Turn left onto Twin Hills Road
1.9 mi · 8 min · Twin Hills Road
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Turn left
83 m · 20 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmer and Davidson.
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 left 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 Palmer and Chance Rain Showers near Davidson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palmer to Davidson?
The road trip is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 Palmer and 4.2 miles from Davidson.
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 1.8 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 7:38 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 Palmer and Chance Rain Showers near Davidson.
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 Palmer and Davidson. Straight-line distance: 6.59 mi (10.6 km).
#1 Palmer
Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 21,443 |
| Coordinates | 39.9117400, -79.9197700 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Davidson
Township in southern Sullivan County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 528 |
| Coordinates | 39.9886900, -79.8464300 |
| Altitude | 359 |
| Country | United States |
End: Davidson (-79.84643, 39.98869)
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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