How far is Dalton, GA from Johnstown, PA?
The driving distance from Dalton, GA to Johnstown, PA is about 619.6 miles (997.1 km), with a travel time of about 11h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 506.9 miles (815.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 59m 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 59m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Smoke
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dalton and Johnstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dalton and Johnstown.
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Start on West Cuyler Street
100 m · 17 sec · West Cuyler Street
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Turn right onto South Pentz Street
137 m · 25 sec · South Pentz Street
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Turn left onto West Morris Street
1088 ft · 27 sec · West Morris Street
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Turn left onto South Glenwood Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · South Glenwood Avenue
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Continue on Cleveland Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Cleveland Highway
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Continue on Cleveland Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Cleveland Road
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Continue on Cleveland Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Cleveland Highway
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Continue on Cleveland Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Road
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Continue on Dalton Pike
1.9 mi · 3 min · Dalton Pike
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Continue on Southeast Dalton Pike
6.1 mi · 8 min · Southeast Dalton Pike
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Continue on Dalton Pike
2.7 mi · 4 min · Dalton Pike
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Turn right onto McGrady Drive Southeast
1103 ft · 25 sec · McGrady Drive Southeast
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Turn right onto Appalachian Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Appalachian Highway
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Continue on 25th Street Northeast
3.3 mi · 5 min · 25th Street Northeast
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Continue on 25th Street NW
2998 ft · 59 sec · 25th Street NW
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Continue on 25th Street Northwest
839 ft · 18 sec · 25th Street Northwest
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Take the exit right
1431 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
75.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
148.8 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va.
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
73.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19: North Beckley, Summersville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
66.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit right toward I 79, US 19 North: Clarksburg
1643 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
90.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland
1779 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV-43 N: Cheat Lake, Uniontown PA
1650 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
21.6 mi · 25 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Continue straight
12.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit straight
75 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road
7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road
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Turn right
5.6 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto State Route 2002
105 m · 6 sec · State Route 2002
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Turn right onto Main Street
1921 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Ligonier Street
12.4 mi · 18 min · Ligonier Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Market Street
103 m · 8 sec · North Market Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Market Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Market Street
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Turn right onto Menoher Highway
8.8 mi · 12 min · Menoher Highway
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Continue on Menoher Boulevard
9.3 mi · 14 min · Menoher Boulevard
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Continue on Somerset Street
120 m · 13 sec · Somerset Street
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Turn left onto Napoleon Street
1099 ft · 23 sec · Napoleon Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
1141 ft · 33 sec · Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dalton and Johnstown.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
149 mi · 02h 39m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dalton and Patchy Smoke near Johnstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dalton to Johnstown?
The road trip is about 619.6 miles (997.1 km) and usually takes 11h 59m 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?
Bluefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 309.7 miles from Dalton and 309.9 miles from Johnstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 506.9 miles (815.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 112.7 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 $86.59 one way or $173.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 194.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dalton and Patchy Smoke near Johnstown.
Stop Ideas Near Bluefield
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 Bluefield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Johnstown. Straight-line distance: 506.86 mi (815.72 km).
#1 Dalton
City in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 33,853 |
| Coordinates | 34.7698000, -84.9702200 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Johnstown
City in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 18,939 |
| Coordinates | 40.3267400, -78.9219700 |
| Altitude | 356 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnstown (-78.92197, 40.32674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 997 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 43m |
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 | $3.96 | $86.59 | $173.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $96.82 | $193.64 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $104.45 | $208.89 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $122.94 | $245.88 |
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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