How far is Doylestown, PA from Dalton, PA?
The driving distance from Doylestown, PA to Dalton, PA is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Doylestown and Dalton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Doylestown and Dalton.
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Start on East State Street
49 m · 9 sec · East State Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Easton Road
1067 ft · 30 sec · North Easton Road
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Turn left onto West Swamp Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · West Swamp Road
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Continue on South Dublin Pike
1.4 km · 1 min · South Dublin Pike
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Continue on South Main Street
1579 ft · 49 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Doylestown Pike
2.8 mi · 5 min · Doylestown Pike
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Continue on West Dublin Pike
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Dublin Pike
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Continue on East Broad Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on Doylestown Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Doylestown Pike
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Continue on East Broad Street
2.9 mi · 7 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on John Fries Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward PATP
1962 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown
1529 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.9 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1.3 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11, US 6 West: Scranton, Clarks Summit
745 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West, US 11 North: Clarks Summit
836 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern Boulevard
71 m · 6 sec · Northern Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
90 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South Abington Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · South Abington Road
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Clinton Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Turnpike Road
9 m · 1 sec · South Turnpike Road
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Turn right
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Doylestown and Dalton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.9 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Doylestown and Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Dalton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Doylestown to Dalton?
The road trip is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km) and usually takes 02h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jim Thorpe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.1 miles from Doylestown and 56.1 miles from Dalton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.18 one way or $32.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Doylestown and Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Dalton.
Stop Ideas Near Jim Thorpe
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 Jim Thorpe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Doylestown and Dalton. Straight-line distance: 90.3 mi (145.33 km).
#1 Doylestown
Borough and county seat of Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States
| Population | 8,248 |
| Coordinates | 40.3101100, -75.1298900 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dalton
Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 1,190 |
| Coordinates | 41.5342400, -75.7360300 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dalton (-75.73603, 41.53424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $4.09 | $16.18 | $32.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.21 | $36.42 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $19.62 | $39.24 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $23.68 | $47.36 |
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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