How far is Dalton, GA from Ridgway, PA?
The driving distance from Dalton, GA to Ridgway, PA is about 706.1 miles (1136.3 km), with a travel time of about 13h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 570.9 miles (918.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 27h 17m 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 13h 38m.
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.
Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
24.4 mi · 29 min
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Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
13.3 mi · 14 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
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Continue straight
1766 ft · 36 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: Blairsville
1468 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
18.4 mi · 25 min · William Penn Highway
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Turn right onto Villa Road
1046 ft · 36 sec · Villa Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old William Penn Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Old William Penn Highway
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Continue straight
40.4 mi · 46 min
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Turn left onto South Gilpin Street
581 ft · 11 sec · South Gilpin Street
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Turn right onto West Mahoning Street
1446 ft · 30 sec · West Mahoning Street
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Turn left onto Hampton Avenue
1095 ft · 14 sec · Hampton Avenue
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Continue on Ridge Avenue
13.4 mi · 17 min · Ridge Avenue
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Turn left onto Sykes Street
1 mi · 1 min · Sykes Street
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Continue on Blinker Parkway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Blinker Parkway
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Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
159 m · 11 sec · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
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Turn left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Dubois Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · East Dubois Avenue
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Continue on Rich Highway
8.9 mi · 11 min · Rich Highway
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Continue on Clark Street
683 ft · 20 sec · Clark Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
16.9 mi · 27 min · Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2741 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Broad Street
630 ft · 30 sec · South Broad Street
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Turn right onto Long Alley
32 m · 5 sec · Long Alley
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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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 706.1 miles (1136.3 km) and usually takes 13h 38m 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?
Shady Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 352.9 miles from Dalton and 353.1 miles from Ridgway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 570.9 miles (918.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 135.2 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 $98.67 one way or $197.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 221.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Dalton and Mostly Cloudy near Ridgway.
Stop Ideas Near Shady Spring
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 Shady Spring.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Ridgway. Straight-line distance: 570.9 mi (918.77 km).
#1 Dalton
City in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 33,853 |
| Coordinates | 34.7698000, -84.9702200 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ridgway
County seat of Elk County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,708 |
| Coordinates | 41.4203400, -78.7286400 |
| Altitude | 435 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgway (-78.72864, 41.42034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 48m |
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 | $98.67 | $197.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $110.33 | $220.65 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $119.02 | $238.04 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $140.09 | $280.19 |
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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