How far is Dalton, PA from Elkins Park, PA?
The driving distance from Dalton, PA to Elkins Park, PA is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dalton and Elkins Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dalton and Elkins Park.
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Start on the route
13 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto South Turnpike Road
9 m · 6 sec · South Turnpike Road
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Clinton Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Clinton Street
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Turn right onto Abington Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · Abington Road
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Turn left onto Northern Boulevard
93 m · 7 sec · Northern Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 6 East, PATP South, I 476 South: Binghamton, Wilkes-Barre
2218 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PATP, I 476
804 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
110.8 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey
1651 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
4.6 mi · 5 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 309: Philadelphia, Ambler
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 309 South: Philadelphia, Fort Washington
1043 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto PA 309 South: Philadelphia
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fort Washington Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Continue on Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway
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Continue on Fort Washington Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Continue on Limekiln Pike
157 m · 21 sec · Limekiln Pike
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Turn left onto Greenwood Avenue
118 m · 15 sec · Greenwood Avenue
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Continue on Greenwood Avenue
3052 ft · 2 min · Greenwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Church Road
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Turn left
16 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
90 m · 22 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 Dalton and Elkins Park.
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
111 mi · 02h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dalton and Partly Sunny near Elkins Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dalton to Elkins Park?
The road trip is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km) and usually takes 02h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bowmanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.8 miles from Dalton and 64.7 miles from Elkins Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.40 one way or $40.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dalton and Partly Sunny near Elkins Park.
Stop Ideas Near Bowmanstown
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 Bowmanstown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Elkins Park. Straight-line distance: 105.6 mi (169.95 km).
#1 Dalton
Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 1,190 |
| Coordinates | 41.5342400, -75.7360300 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elkins Park
Located just north of the Philadelphia city limits, this unincorporated community is situated within Montgomery County at an approximate elevation of 157 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0770600, -75.1268400 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elkins Park (-75.12684, 40.07706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $4.46 | $20.40 | $40.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $22.51 | $45.01 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $24.24 | $48.49 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $29.93 | $59.87 |
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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