How far is Philadelphia, PA from Damascus, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Damascus, PA is about 173.1 miles (278.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Damascus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Damascus.
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Start on South Penn Square
121 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square
737 ft · 19 sec · East Penn Square
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
803 ft · 21 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 16th Street
2132 ft · 55 sec · North 16th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge
1091 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
12.1 mi · 17 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
3232 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton
844 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street
159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east
2101 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Carbondale
2357 ft · 45 sec
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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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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
11.3 mi · 21 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on West Park Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Park Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
3053 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Fair Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Fair Avenue
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Continue on Hancock Highway
9.2 mi · 14 min · Hancock Highway
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Turn right onto Cochecton Turnpike
9 mi · 16 min · Cochecton Turnpike
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Turn right 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 Philadelphia and Damascus.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.9 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Damascus?
The road trip is about 173.1 miles (278.5 km) and usually takes 03h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Side is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.5 miles from Philadelphia and 86.6 miles from Damascus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121 miles (194.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.97 one way or $49.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Philadelphia and Rain Showers Likely near Damascus.
Stop Ideas Near East Side
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 East Side.
White Haven, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Scranton, PA
Paoli
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Damascus. Straight-line distance: 121.07 mi (194.85 km).
#1 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,578,487 |
| Coordinates | 39.9523300, -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $24.97 | $49.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.10 | $56.20 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $30.27 | $60.54 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $36.54 | $73.08 |
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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