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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Broome County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
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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.
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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 left onto Abington Road
607 ft · 12 sec · Abington Road
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Turn right onto Carbondale Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Carbondale Road
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Take the ramp left
1149 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
48.1 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
13.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 26 North: Whitney Point, Lisle
1480 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right
2902 ft · 43 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
580 ft · 10 sec
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Continue straight
30.5 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Seneca Way
678 ft · 19 sec · Seneca Way
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Continue on East Seneca Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Seneca Street
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Turn right onto Taughannock Boulevard
103 m · 15 sec · Taughannock Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Buffalo Street
871 ft · 21 sec · West Buffalo Street
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Continue on Cliff Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Cliff Street
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Continue on Trumansburg Road
8.7 mi · 13 min · Trumansburg Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Trumansburg Road
704 ft · 12 sec · Trumansburg Road
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Continue on State Highway 96
4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 96
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Turn right onto Powell Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Powell Road
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Continue on County Road 141
1.4 km · 1 min · County Road 141
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Turn left onto State Highway 89
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 89
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Turn left onto Center Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Center Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 96
3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 96
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Continue on North Town Line Road
148 m · 16 sec · North Town Line Road
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Continue on North Street
1213 ft · 24 sec · North Street
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Continue on State Highway 96A
17.1 mi · 24 min · State Highway 96A
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Turn left onto Waterloo-Geneva Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Waterloo-Geneva Road
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Continue on Lake Front Drive
1781 ft · 43 sec · Lake Front Drive
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Turn sharp left
69 m · 17 sec
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Turn right
62 m · 15 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 Geneva.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lisle.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Union Station
Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Geneva. Straight-line distance: 112 mi (180.24 km).
#1 Dalton
Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 1,190 |
| Coordinates | 41.5342400, -75.7360300 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Geneva
City in New York, USA
| Population | 3,348 |
| Coordinates | 42.8689600, -76.9777400 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: Geneva (-76.97774, 42.86896)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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