Roads & Routes to Davao de Oro
Major highways and routes connecting Davao de Oro to neighboring provinces
Geographic Position
Davao de Oro Province is strategically positioned between three major provinces: Davao del Norte (west), Agusan del Sur (north), and Davao Oriental (east). Two major national highways serve as the primary arteries connecting these regions.
National Highways
Pan-Philippine Highway (Daang Maharlika/N1/AH26)
nationalMain arterial road traversing the province, entering at Monkayo from Agusan del Sur and continuing southward toward Tagum (Davao del Norte). Locally called "Davao-Agusan National Highway" and forms part of Asian Highway 26.
Surigao-Davao Coastal Road (N902/N74)
nationalA 677-km highway connecting Surigao del Norte to Davao de Oro and Davao del Norte, serving coastal municipalities.
Provincial Roads
Asuncion-San Isidro-Laak-Veruela Road
Connects Laak municipality to Tagum/Agusan del Sur
Benigno S. Aquino Jr. National Highway
Connects Davao de Oro to Davao Oriental (9.46 km maintenance completed 2024)
Masara Line Road
Dirt road from Mawab to Barangay Masara mining area
Monkayo Provincial Road
Includes slope protection from San Jose to Awao
Border Connections
| Province | Direction | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Davao del Norte | West | Via Daang Maharlika: Monkayo → Tagum → Panabo → Davao City |
| Agusan del Sur | North | Via Daang Maharlika (Davao-Agusan National Highway) through Monkayo |
| Davao Oriental | East | Via Benigno S. Aquino Jr. National Highway (recently maintained) |
Inter-Provincial Travel Tips
- • Daytime Travel Recommended: Road conditions in mountainous border areas are best navigated during daylight hours
- • Check Weather: Monsoon rains (June-October) can affect mountain roads, particularly the Monkayo-Agusan del Sur route
- • Fuel Up: Gas stations may be sparse in mountainous border regions - fill up in major towns
- • Cash Ready: ATMs limited in remote border areas