How far is Dalton, PA from Johnstown, PA?
The driving distance from Dalton, PA to Johnstown, PA is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
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 in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dalton and Johnstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dalton and Johnstown.
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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 right to continue on I 81, US 6 East: Binghamton, Wilkes-Barre
692 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South, US 6 East: Wilkes-Barre
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
36.7 mi · 44 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
43.7 mi · 48 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 254: Limestoneville
1455 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Broadway Road
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Continue on Broadway Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Broadway Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Front Street
1440 ft · 34 sec · South Front Street
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Turn right onto Mahoning Street
2493 ft · 50 sec · Mahoning Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1551 ft · 46 sec · Broad Street
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Take the ramp left
1836 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway
3031 ft · 47 sec · Westbranch Highway
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Turn right onto Col John Kelly Road
9.9 mi · 15 min · Col John Kelly Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Buffalo Road
1596 ft · 38 sec · Buffalo Road
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Turn left onto Forest Hill Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Forest Hill Road
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Turn right
1563 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Dietrich Road
762 ft · 40 sec · Dietrich Road
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Turn left onto Johnstown Road
562 ft · 25 sec · Johnstown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Johnstown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dalton and Johnstown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
43.7 mi · 00h 48m
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 Mostly Cloudy near Johnstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dalton to Johnstown?
The road trip is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Conyngham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Dalton and 55.6 miles from Johnstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.45 one way or $34.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dalton and Mostly Cloudy near Johnstown.
Stop Ideas Near Conyngham
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 Conyngham.
White Haven, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Scranton, PA
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Johnstown. Straight-line distance: 79.78 mi (128.4 km).
#1 Dalton
Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 1,190 |
| Coordinates | 41.5342400, -75.7360300 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Johnstown
Situated within Union County in the central portion of the state, this location rests at an elevation of 561 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9400800, -77.0527500 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnstown (-77.05275, 40.94008)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $17.45 | $34.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $19.26 | $38.51 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $20.74 | $41.49 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $25.61 | $51.22 |
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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