How far is Dalton, PA from Ridgway, PA?

The driving distance from Dalton, PA to Ridgway, PA is about 225.9 miles (363.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m 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
225.88 mi
04h 33m
Flight
155.11 mi
249.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.11 mi
Kilometers
249.62 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.88 mi
Kilometers
363.52 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridgway
Mon, May 25, 7:09 AM EDT
Return by in Dalton
Mon, May 25, 11:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dalton
2026-05-25T02:35
Arrive Ridgway
Mon, May 25, 7:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 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
7:52 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
Carroll
PA

Township in southern Perry County, Pennsylvania

From Dalton
112.8 mi
02h 16m
To Ridgway
113.1 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
78°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    148.3 mi · 2 hr 40 min · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield

    2880 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto State Park Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Hoovertown Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Hoovertown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Penfield Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    11.7 mi · 17 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    630 ft · 30 sec · South Broad Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Long Alley

    32 m · 5 sec · Long Alley

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Long Alley

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
148 mi · 66%
American Legion Memorial Highway
36.7 mi · 16%
State Park Road
7.49 mi · 3%
I 81 South
5.56 mi · 2%
Hoovertown Road
5.02 mi · 2%
Penfield Road
3.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

148 mi · 02h 40m

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
04h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.8 mi
155.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carroll
02h 16m from Dalton
Leave By
7:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Dalton and Mostly Cloudy near Ridgway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 225.9 miles (363.5 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Carroll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.8 miles from Dalton and 113.1 miles from Ridgway.

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

The direct path is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.8 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 7:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.57 one way or $65.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Dalton and Mostly Cloudy near Ridgway.

Stop Ideas Near Carroll

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

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

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Lewistown

60 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

92 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

92 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Tyrone

96 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Ridgway. Straight-line distance: 155.11 mi (249.62 km).

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#1 Dalton

Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA

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

#2 Ridgway

County seat of Elk County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,708
Coordinates41.4203400, -78.7286400
Altitude435
CountryUnited States
Start: Dalton (-75.73603, 41.53424)
End: Ridgway (-78.72864, 41.42034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.97 gal
30.17 L · about $32.57
Round trip
$65.13
15.94 gal · 60.34 L
Estimated CO2
70.8 kg one way
Round trip: 141.7 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $32.57 $65.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.65 $73.31
Premium $4.95 $39.48 $78.97
Diesel $5.98 $47.66 $95.32

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Dalton and Ridgway. The current time is 02:35:24.

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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.