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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Quick Snapshot
Road
579.97 mi
11h 27m
Flight
474.94 mi
764.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
474.94 mi
Kilometers
764.35 km
Flight Time
00h 57m

Driving Distance

Road route
579.97 mi
Kilometers
933.37 km
Drive Time
11h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Philadelphia
Wed, Jun 3, 2:33 PM EDT
Return by in Dalton
Thu, Jun 4, 2:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dalton
2026-06-03T03:05
Arrive West Philadelphia
Wed, Jun 3, 2:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
11h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:28 PM to 6:58 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dalton
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Mount Jackson
VA

Town of the United States

From Dalton
290.1 mi
05h 43m
To West Philadelphia
289.9 mi
05h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N

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.

  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

    122 mi · 2 hr 24 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    205.2 mi · 3 hr 51 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Richmond

    1 km · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    11.9 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Afton, Waynesboro

    2204 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    91 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Three Notched Mountain Highway

    1533 ft · 37 sec · Three Notched Mountain Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Rockfish Gap Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockfish Gap Turnpike

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Afton Mountain Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Afton Mountain Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Rockfish Valley Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Rockfish Valley Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto River Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · River Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Thomas Nelson Highway

    16 mi · 20 min · Thomas Nelson Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on North Amherst Highway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · North Amherst Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Monacan Parkway

    12 mi · 13 min · Monacan Parkway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South, US 460 West: Lynchburg, Danville

    1 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Richmond Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South

    1911 ft · 47 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Wards Road

    30.7 mi · 39 min · Wards Road

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South

    14.8 mi · 18 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    22.4 mi · 27 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight left toward US 29 South

    2642 ft · 41 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto West Main Street

    29.8 mi · 34 min · West Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on North O'Henry Boulevard

    12 mi · 16 min · North O'Henry Boulevard

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right

    1016 ft · 25 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway

  37. 37

    Merge slight right

    30 mi · 34 min

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right

    1410 ft · 35 sec

  39. 39

    Keep slight left

    44 m · 10 sec

  40. 40

    Turn left

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Pine Grove Church Road

    31 m · 4 sec · Pine Grove Church Road

  42. 42

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
42 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
327 mi · 56%
Governor John Motley Morehead Expressway
46.8 mi · 8%
US 29 South
38.7 mi · 7%
Wards Road
30.7 mi · 5%
West Main Street
29.8 mi · 5%
Thomas Nelson Highway
16 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
11h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+105 mi
475 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Jackson
05h 43m from Dalton
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Culpeper station

64 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Staunton station

76 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

80 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Martinsburg station

99 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and West Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 474.94 mi (764.35 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Dalton

Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population1,190
Coordinates41.5342400, -75.7360300
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Philadelphia

West Philadelphia is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.3823700, -79.6583700
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Dalton (-75.73603, 41.53424)
End: West Philadelphia (-79.65837, 35.38237)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 933 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
20.47 gal
77.47 L · about $83.64
Round trip
$167.28
40.94 gal · 154.94 L
Estimated CO2
181.9 kg one way
Round trip: 363.8 kg / 802 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Dalton and West Philadelphia. The current time is 03:05:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.