How far is Dalton, PA from Germantown, PA?

The driving distance from Dalton, PA to Germantown, PA is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.8 mi
01h 09m
Flight
35.28 mi
56.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.28 mi
Kilometers
56.77 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.8 mi
Kilometers
81.75 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Germantown
Thu, Oct 15, 6:53 PM EDT
Return by in Dalton
Thu, Oct 15, 8:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dalton
2026-10-15T17:43
Arrive Germantown
Thu, Oct 15, 6:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dalton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mount Cobb
PA

Census designated place

From Dalton
25.4 mi
00h 34m
To Germantown
25.4 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
1 mph NE
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right onto Abington Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Abington Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    93 m · 7 sec · Northern Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 6 East, PATP South, I 476 South: Binghamton, Wilkes-Barre

    2218 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81, US 6 East: Binghamton, Wilkes-Barre

    692 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South, US 6 East: Wilkes-Barre

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Milford

    26.5 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 402: Blooming Grove , Porters Lake

    1443 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto PA-402

    4.7 mi · 8 min · PA-402

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 East
31 mi · 61%
I 81 South
5.56 mi · 11%
PA-402
4.68 mi · 9%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
3.61 mi · 7%
Abington Road
3.4 mi · 7%
East Main Street
0.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 84 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Milford

26.5 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
35.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Cobb
00h 34m from Dalton
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dalton and Mostly Cloudy near Germantown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Mount Cobb is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Dalton and 25.4 miles from Germantown.

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

The direct path is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dalton and Mostly Cloudy near Germantown.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Cobb

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Cobb, 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 Mount Cobb.

BUS

Scranton, PA

15 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

38 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

42 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Germantown. Straight-line distance: 35.28 mi (56.77 km).

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#1 Dalton

Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population1,190
Coordinates41.5342400, -75.7360300
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
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#2 Germantown

Situated in the northeastern part of Pennsylvania, within Pike County, this populated place sits at an elevation of approximately 1,319 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.4192600, -75.0721200
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: Dalton (-75.73603, 41.53424)
End: Germantown (-75.07212, 41.41926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.79 L · about $7.99
Round trip
$15.98
3.58 gal · 13.58 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $7.99 $15.98
Mid-grade $4.93 $8.82 $17.63
Premium $5.31 $9.50 $18.99
Diesel $6.55 $11.72 $23.45

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Dalton and Germantown. The current time is 17:43:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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