How far is Dalton, PA from Milford, CT?
The driving distance from Dalton, PA to Milford, CT is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Orange County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dalton and Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dalton and Milford.
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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 right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Milford
129.1 mi · 2 hr 33 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Waterbury
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West: Newtown, Sandy Hook
1844 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Church Hill Road
1.1 km · 59 sec · Church Hill Road
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Turn left onto Queen Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Queen Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mile Hill Road
601 ft · 22 sec · Mile Hill Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
13.5 mi · 23 min · South Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15: Hartford, New York City
1128 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 15 North: Merritt Parkway, Hartford
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 1: Milford, New London
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South
636 ft · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Boston Post Road
1031 ft · 25 sec · Boston Post Road
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Turn left onto High Street
1298 ft · 32 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1462 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto West River Street
1736 ft · 45 sec · West River Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Factory Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dalton and Milford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 84 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Milford
129 mi · 02h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving Dalton and Sunny near Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dalton to Milford?
The road trip is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Scotchtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Dalton and 88.8 miles from Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 9:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.58 one way or $51.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dalton and Sunny near Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Scotchtown
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 Scotchtown.
Poughkeepsie station
Croton–Harmon station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Milford. Straight-line distance: 140.58 mi (226.24 km).
#1 Dalton
Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 1,190 |
| Coordinates | 41.5342400, -75.7360300 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milford
A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
| Population | 53,259 |
| Coordinates | 41.2223200, -73.0565000 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milford (-73.0565, 41.22232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $25.58 | $51.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.79 | $57.58 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $31.01 | $62.02 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $37.43 | $74.87 |
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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