How far is Dalton, GA from Ambler, PA?

The driving distance from Dalton, GA to Ambler, PA is about 747 miles (1202.2 km), with a travel time of about 14h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 650.7 miles (1047.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 28h 06m 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
747.03 mi
14h 03m
Flight
650.72 mi
1047.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
650.72 mi
Kilometers
1047.23 km
Flight Time
01h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
747.03 mi
Kilometers
1202.23 km
Drive Time
14h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 14h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ambler
Mon, May 25, 6:21 AM EDT
Return by in Dalton
Mon, May 25, 8:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dalton
2026-05-24T16:17
Arrive Ambler
Mon, May 25, 6:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
14h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
8:03 PM to 9:33 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
7:54 AM 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
Troutville
VA

Town of the United States

From Dalton
373.3 mi
07h 01m
To Ambler
373.8 mi
07h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Cuyler Street

    100 m · 17 sec · West Cuyler Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Pentz Street

    137 m · 25 sec · South Pentz Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Morris Street

    1088 ft · 27 sec · West Morris Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Glenwood Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · South Glenwood Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Cleveland Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Cleveland Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Cleveland Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Cleveland Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Cleveland Highway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Cleveland Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Cleveland Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Dalton Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Dalton Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Southeast Dalton Pike

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Southeast Dalton Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Dalton Pike

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Dalton Pike

  12. 12

    Turn right onto McGrady Drive Southeast

    1103 ft · 25 sec · McGrady Drive Southeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Appalachian Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Appalachian Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on 25th Street Northeast

    3.3 mi · 5 min · 25th Street Northeast

  15. 15

    Continue on 25th Street NW

    2998 ft · 59 sec · 25th Street NW

  16. 16

    Continue on 25th Street Northwest

    839 ft · 18 sec · 25th Street Northwest

  17. 17

    Take the exit right

    1431 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    75.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    157.1 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

    139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1353 ft · 18 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    186.3 mi · 3 hr 27 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward College Street

    914 ft · 25 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Walnut Bottom Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Bottom Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South West Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South West Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West North Street

    1331 ft · 44 sec · West North Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Hanover Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike

  30. 30

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76, PATP

    3263 ft · 2 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    2841 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    106.6 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    2497 ft · 1 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Plymouth Road, Chester, Norristown

    953 ft · 23 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on Plymouth Road

    123 m · 14 sec

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Plymouth Road

    2695 ft · 1 min · Plymouth Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Butler Pike

    1020 ft · 25 sec · Butler Pike

  38. 38

    Continue on Butler Pike

    561 ft · 16 sec · Butler Pike

  39. 39

    Continue on Butler Pike

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Butler Pike

  40. 40

    Continue on West Butler Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Butler Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn right onto South Ridge Avenue

    10 m · 2 sec · South Ridge Avenue

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Ridge Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
483 mi · 65%
25th Street Northwest
113 mi · 15%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
107 mi · 14%
Cleveland Highway
8.25 mi · 1%
Southeast Dalton Pike
6.15 mi · 1%
Cleveland Road
5.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Keep slight left

186 mi · 03h 27m

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
14h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
28h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+96.3 mi
650.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troutville
07h 01m from Dalton
Leave By
7:54 AM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dalton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ambler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 747 miles (1202.2 km) and usually takes 14h 03m 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?

Troutville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 373.3 miles from Dalton and 373.8 miles from Ambler.

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

The direct path is about 650.7 miles (1047.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.3 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 $104.41 one way or $208.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 234.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Dalton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ambler.

Stop Ideas Near Troutville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Troutville and the surrounding midpoint area.
The City Market Building
Food stop 10.3 mi away

The City Market Building

Roanoke , VA
32 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA 24011
Rating 4.3/5 286 reviews Event venue,Food court
Town of Buchanan
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Town of Buchanan

Buchanan , VA
19753 Main St, Buchanan, VA 24066
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City government office,Local government office
Charter Hall at the City Market Building
Nearby stop 10.3 mi away

Charter Hall at the City Market Building

Roanoke , VA
32 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA 24011
Rating 4.5/5 19 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Troutville.

BUS

Roanoke

17 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE
RAIL

Clifton Forge

44 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
BUS

Blacksburg, VA

52 mi away
291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse
RAIL

White Sulphur Springs

56 mi away
315 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Ambler. Straight-line distance: 650.72 mi (1047.23 km).

Dalton

#1 Dalton

City in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States

Population33,853
Coordinates34.7698000, -84.9702200
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Ambler

#2 Ambler

City in Alaska, USA

Population6,496
Coordinates40.1545500, -75.2215700
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: Dalton (-84.97022, 34.7698)
End: Ambler (-75.22157, 40.15455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)24h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)18h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
26.36 gal
99.79 L · about $104.41
Round trip
$208.82
52.72 gal · 199.58 L
Estimated CO2
234.3 kg one way
Round trip: 468.5 kg / 1033 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $104.41 $208.82
Mid-grade $4.43 $116.75 $233.50
Premium $4.78 $125.95 $251.90
Diesel $5.62 $148.25 $296.50

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 Georgia · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Dalton and Ambler. The current time is 16:17:55.

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.