How far is Dalton, PA from West Philadelphia, NC?
The driving distance from Dalton, PA to West Philadelphia, NC is about 580 miles (933.4 km), with a travel time of about 11h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 475 miles (764.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 27m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Town of the United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dalton and West Philadelphia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dalton and West Philadelphia.
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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
122 mi · 2 hr 24 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Continue on George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
205.2 mi · 3 hr 51 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Richmond
1 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
11.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Afton, Waynesboro
2204 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
91 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Three Notched Mountain Highway
1533 ft · 37 sec · Three Notched Mountain Highway
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Continue on Rockfish Gap Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockfish Gap Turnpike
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Turn right onto Afton Mountain Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Afton Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Rockfish Valley Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Rockfish Valley Highway
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Turn left onto River Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Thomas Nelson Highway
16 mi · 20 min · Thomas Nelson Highway
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Continue on North Amherst Highway
9.4 mi · 11 min · North Amherst Highway
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Continue on Monacan Parkway
12 mi · 13 min · Monacan Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South, US 460 West: Lynchburg, Danville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway
6.4 mi · 8 min · Richmond Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South
1911 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wards Road
30.7 mi · 39 min · Wards Road
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South
14.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
22.4 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 29 South
2642 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Main Street
29.8 mi · 34 min · West Main Street
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Continue on North O'Henry Boulevard
12 mi · 16 min · North O'Henry Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1016 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
16.5 mi · 18 min · Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
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Merge slight right
30 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right
1410 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
44 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Pine Grove Church Road
31 m · 4 sec · Pine Grove Church Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Grove Church Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dalton and West Philadelphia.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
American Legion Memorial Highway
Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
205 mi · 03h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Cloudy leaving Dalton and Sunny near West Philadelphia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dalton to West Philadelphia?
The road trip is about 580 miles (933.4 km) and usually takes 11h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mount Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 290.1 miles from Dalton and 289.9 miles from West Philadelphia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 475 miles (764.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 105 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $83.64 one way or $167.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 181.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Dalton and Sunny near West Philadelphia.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Jackson
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 Mount Jackson.
Culpeper station
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and West Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 474.94 mi (764.35 km).
#1 Dalton
Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 1,190 |
| Coordinates | 41.5342400, -75.7360300 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Philadelphia
West Philadelphia is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.3823700, -79.6583700 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Philadelphia (-79.65837, 35.38237)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 933 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 14m |
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 | $83.64 | $167.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $94.14 | $188.28 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $101.41 | $202.82 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $122.41 | $244.82 |
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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