How far is Dalton, PA from Geneva, NY?

The driving distance from Dalton, PA to Geneva, NY is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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
146.31 mi
03h 14m
Flight
112 mi
180.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112 mi
Kilometers
180.24 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.31 mi
Kilometers
235.46 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Geneva
Sun, May 24, 4:24 PM EDT
Return by in Dalton
Sun, May 24, 7:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dalton
2026-05-24T13:09
Arrive Geneva
Sun, May 24, 4:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:32 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
Lisle
NY

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

From Dalton
73.1 mi
01h 37m
To Geneva
73.2 mi
01h 37m

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
66°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dalton and Geneva.

  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

    13.9 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 26 North: Whitney Point, Lisle

    1480 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2902 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    580 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    30.5 mi · 40 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Seneca Way

    678 ft · 19 sec · Seneca Way

  16. 16

    Continue on East Seneca Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Seneca Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Taughannock Boulevard

    103 m · 15 sec · Taughannock Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Buffalo Street

    871 ft · 21 sec · West Buffalo Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Cliff Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cliff Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Trumansburg Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Trumansburg Road

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Trumansburg Road

    704 ft · 12 sec · Trumansburg Road

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 96

    4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 96

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Powell Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Powell Road

  25. 25

    Continue on County Road 141

    1.4 km · 1 min · County Road 141

  26. 26

    Turn left onto State Highway 89

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 89

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Center Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Center Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto State Highway 96

    3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 96

  29. 29

    Continue on North Town Line Road

    148 m · 16 sec · North Town Line Road

  30. 30

    Continue on North Street

    1213 ft · 24 sec · North Street

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 96A

    17.1 mi · 24 min · State Highway 96A

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Waterloo-Geneva Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Waterloo-Geneva Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Lake Front Drive

    1781 ft · 43 sec · Lake Front Drive

  34. 34

    Turn sharp left

    69 m · 17 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carbondale Road
51.2 mi · 35%
NY 26 North
30.8 mi · 21%
State Highway 96A
17.1 mi · 12%
I 81 North
15.8 mi · 11%
Trumansburg Road
8.83 mi · 6%
State Highway 96
6.99 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Carbondale Road

Merge slight left

48.1 mi · 00h 56m

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
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
112 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lisle
01h 37m from Dalton
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Dalton and Mostly Cloudy near Geneva.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dalton to Geneva?

The road trip is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

Lisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Dalton and 73.2 miles from Geneva.

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

The direct path is about 112 miles (180.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 10:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.08 one way or $42.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Dalton and Mostly Cloudy near Geneva.

Stop Ideas Near Lisle

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lisle, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

82 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

83 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Union Station

105 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

Rome station

105 mi away
6599 Martin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Geneva. Straight-line distance: 112 mi (180.24 km).

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#1 Dalton

Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population1,190
Coordinates41.5342400, -75.7360300
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Geneva

#2 Geneva

City in New York, USA

Population3,348
Coordinates42.8689600, -76.9777400
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Dalton (-75.73603, 41.53424)
End: Geneva (-76.97774, 42.86896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.54 L · about $21.08
Round trip
$42.17
10.32 gal · 39.08 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.08 $42.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.73 $47.46
Premium $4.95 $25.56 $51.13
Diesel $5.98 $30.86 $61.71

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 Geneva. The current time is 13:09:35.

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.