How far is Dalton, PA from Alexandria Bay, NY?

The driving distance from Dalton, PA to Alexandria Bay, NY is about 222.6 miles (358.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.8 miles (311.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
222.56 mi
04h 27m
Flight
193.79 mi
311.88 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.79 mi
Kilometers
311.88 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.56 mi
Kilometers
358.18 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria Bay
Sun, May 24, 5:37 PM EDT
Return by in Dalton
Sun, May 24, 10:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dalton
2026-05-24T13:10
Arrive Alexandria Bay
Sun, May 24, 5:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dalton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
LaFayette
NY

City in Onondaga County, New York, United States of America

From Dalton
111.3 mi
02h 13m
To Alexandria Bay
111.2 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Today

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SE
Destination
58°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dalton and Alexandria Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dalton and Alexandria Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Turnpike Road

    9 m · 6 sec · South Turnpike Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Clinton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Clinton Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Abington Road

    607 ft · 12 sec · Abington Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Carbondale Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Carbondale Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1149 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    48.1 mi · 56 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse

    1159 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2193 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    96 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 12 North: Alexandria Bay

    2522 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto NY 12

    3.8 mi · 7 min · NY 12

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1728 ft · 49 sec · Church Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dalton and Alexandria Bay.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Syracuse
96.6 mi · 43%
I 81 North
68.3 mi · 31%
Carbondale Road
51.2 mi · 23%
NY 12
3.77 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.88 mi
Clinton Street
0.81 mi
Longest Stretch

Syracuse

Continue straight

96 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
193.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
LaFayette
02h 13m from Dalton
Leave By
8:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Dalton and Scattered Rain Showers near Alexandria Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dalton to Alexandria Bay?

The road trip is about 222.6 miles (358.2 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?

LaFayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.3 miles from Dalton and 111.2 miles from Alexandria Bay.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 193.8 miles (311.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.08 one way or $64.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Dalton and Scattered Rain Showers near Alexandria Bay.

Stop Ideas Near LaFayette

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around LaFayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 12.9 mi away

City Hall Cafe

Syracuse , NY
300 S State St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.6/5 32 reviews Coffee shop
Syracuse City Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.3 mi away

Town hall

Manlius , NY
8346 US-20, Manlius, NY 13104
City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to LaFayette.

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

22 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

22 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Rome station

63 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

75 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Alexandria Bay. Straight-line distance: 193.79 mi (311.88 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Dalton

Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population1,190
Coordinates41.5342400, -75.7360300
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Alexandria Bay

#2 Alexandria Bay

US village in New York State

Population1,012
Coordinates44.3358800, -75.9177300
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Dalton (-75.73603, 41.53424)
End: Alexandria Bay (-75.91773, 44.33588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.85 gal
29.73 L · about $32.08
Round trip
$64.15
15.7 gal · 59.46 L
Estimated CO2
69.8 kg one way
Round trip: 139.5 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $32.08 $64.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.10 $72.20
Premium $4.95 $38.89 $77.78
Diesel $5.98 $46.94 $93.89

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Dalton and Alexandria Bay. The current time is 13:10:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.