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Distance from Drums, PA to Tamaqua, PA

Distance

18 mi

Time

28 minutes

Gas Cost

$2 - $4

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There are 15.31 miles from Drums to Tamaqua in south direction and 18 miles (28.65 kilometers) by car, following the PA 309 route.

Drums and Tamaqua are 28 minutes far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Drums, PA to Tamaqua, PA. The halfway point is McAdoo, PA.

Drums, PA and Tamaqua, PA are in the same time zone (EDT). Current time in both locations is 5:16 pm.

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 0.71 gallons of gas to cover the route between Drums, PA and Tamaqua, PA.

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The estimated cost of gas to go from Drums to Tamaqua is $3.21.

During the route, an average car will release 14.01 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average Pennsylvania gas price used for calculation is $4.49 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on September 12, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Drums, PA and Tamaqua, PA

If you want to meet halfway between Drums, PA and Tamaqua, PA or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 40.915356 and -75.994011, or 40º 54' 55.2816" N, 75º 59' 38.4396" W. This location is 8.90 miles away from Drums, PA and Tamaqua, PA and it would take approximately 14 minutes to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is McAdoo, PA, situated 10 miles from Drums, PA and 8 miles from Tamaqua, PA. It would take 17 minutes to go from Drums to McAdoo and 12 minutes to go from Tamaqua to McAdoo.