How far is Dalton, GA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Dalton, GA to Scranton, PA is about 769.1 miles (1237.7 km), with a travel time of about 14h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 682.3 miles (1098 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 29h 02m 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
769.1 mi
14h 31m
Flight
682.25 mi
1097.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
682.25 mi
Kilometers
1097.98 km
Flight Time
01h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
769.1 mi
Kilometers
1237.74 km
Drive Time
14h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 14h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Fri, Jul 17, 4:38 AM EDT
Return by in Dalton
Fri, Jul 17, 7:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dalton
2026-07-16T14:07
Arrive Scranton
Fri, Jul 17, 4:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
14h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
8:31 PM to 10:01 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
6:58 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
Buchanan
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Dalton
384.4 mi
07h 15m
To Scranton
384.8 mi
07h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jul 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Areas Of Smoke

Starts
Thu, Jul 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    205.2 mi · 3 hr 51 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

    931 ft · 14 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  28. 28

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    114.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
502 mi · 65%
American Legion Memorial Highway
118 mi · 15%
25th Street Northwest
113 mi · 15%
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

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
14h 31m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
29h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86.8 mi
682.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buchanan
07h 15m from Dalton
Leave By
6:58 AM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dalton and Areas Of Smoke near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 769.1 miles (1237.7 km) and usually takes 14h 31m 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?

Buchanan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 384.4 miles from Dalton and 384.8 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 682.3 miles (1098 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.8 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 $107.50 one way or $215.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 241.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dalton and Areas Of Smoke near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Buchanan

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

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

RAIL

Clifton Forge

35 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
BUS

Roanoke

36 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE
RAIL

Kemper Street station

48 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

White Sulphur Springs

62 mi away
315 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dalton and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 682.25 mi (1097.98 km).

Dalton

#1 Dalton

City in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States

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

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Dalton (-84.97022, 34.7698)
End: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)25h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
27.14 gal
102.73 L · about $107.50
Round trip
$215.00
54.28 gal · 205.46 L
Estimated CO2
241.2 kg one way
Round trip: 482.4 kg / 1064 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $107.50 $215.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $120.20 $240.41
Premium $4.78 $129.67 $259.35
Diesel $5.62 $152.64 $305.27

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 · Jul 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Dalton and Scranton. The current time is 14:07:31.

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.