How far is Dalton, PA from Milford, PA?

The driving distance from Dalton, PA to Milford, PA is about 267.8 miles (431 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.4 miles (333.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 41m 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
267.81 mi
05h 20m
Flight
207.39 mi
333.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.39 mi
Kilometers
333.76 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.81 mi
Kilometers
431 km
Drive Time
05h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Sun, May 24, 7:18 PM EDT
Return by in Dalton
Mon, May 25, 12:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dalton
2026-05-24T13:57
Arrive Milford
Sun, May 24, 7:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:18 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
Lamar
PA

Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Dalton
133.8 mi
02h 40m
To Milford
134 mi
02h 40m

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
73°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S

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.

  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 left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    36.7 mi · 44 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · William Penn Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 53: Lilly, Portage

    2139 ft · 56 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Evergreen Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Evergreen Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    155 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Cleveland Street

    602 ft · 15 sec · Cleveland Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Portage Street

    9.5 mi · 14 min · Portage Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Railroad Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight right

    30.3 mi · 34 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    1262 ft · 32 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Stoystown Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Stoystown Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Pleasant Avenue

    1356 ft · 29 sec · North Pleasant Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1805 ft · 40 sec · East Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South Edgewood Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Edgewood Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Sr3015

    777 ft · 16 sec · Sr3015

  34. 34

    Continue on Water Level Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Water Level Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Bando Road

    1004 ft · 44 sec · Bando Road

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on Bando Road

    1313 ft · 58 sec · Bando Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Bando Road

    1096 ft · 48 sec · Bando Road

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bando Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
38 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 37%
American Legion Memorial Highway
36.7 mi · 14%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 13%
Railroad Street
31.8 mi · 12%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 9%
William Penn Highway
9.65 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

98.5 mi · 01h 47m

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
05h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.4 mi
207.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
02h 40m from Dalton
Leave By
6:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Dalton and Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 267.8 miles (431 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.8 miles from Dalton and 134 miles from Milford.

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

The direct path is about 207.4 miles (333.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.4 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 6:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.61 one way or $77.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Dalton and Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Milford.

Stop Ideas Near Lamar

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

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

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Lewistown

48 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

71 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

72 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

92 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Milford. Straight-line distance: 207.39 mi (333.76 km).

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#1 Dalton

Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA

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

#2 Milford

Borough in Pike County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population985
Coordinates39.9531300, -79.1041900
Altitude594
CountryUnited States
Start: Dalton (-75.73603, 41.53424)
End: Milford (-79.10419, 39.95313)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 431 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.45 gal
35.77 L · about $38.61
Round trip
$77.23
18.9 gal · 71.54 L
Estimated CO2
84 kg one way
Round trip: 168 kg / 370 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $38.61 $77.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.46 $86.92
Premium $4.95 $46.82 $93.63
Diesel $5.98 $56.51 $113.02

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 Milford. The current time is 13:57:52.

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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.