How far is Geneva, NY from Dalton, PA?
The driving distance from Geneva, NY to Dalton, PA is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Broome County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Geneva and Dalton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Geneva and Dalton.
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Start on the route
62 m · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
58 m · 21 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Lake Front Drive
1754 ft · 33 sec · Lake Front Drive
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Continue on Waterloo-Geneva Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Waterloo-Geneva Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 96A
10.4 mi · 14 min · State Highway 96A
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 96A
6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 96A
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Continue on North Street
1213 ft · 26 sec · North Street
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Continue on North Town Line Road
148 m · 14 sec · North Town Line Road
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Continue on State Highway 96
3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 96
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Turn left onto Center Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Center Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 89
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 89
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Turn right onto County Road 141
1.4 km · 1 min · County Road 141
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Continue on Powell Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Powell Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 96
4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 96
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Continue on Trumansburg Road
704 ft · 12 sec · Trumansburg Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Trumansburg Road
8.7 mi · 13 min · Trumansburg Road
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Continue on Cliff Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Cliff Street
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Continue on West Buffalo Street
871 ft · 22 sec · West Buffalo Street
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Turn right onto Taughannock Boulevard
159 m · 25 sec · Taughannock Boulevard
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Turn left onto West State Street
155 m · 11 sec · West State Street
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Turn right onto South Fulton Street
105 m · 13 sec · South Fulton Street
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Turn left onto West Green Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Green Street
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Continue on East State Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East State Street
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Continue on Slaterville Road
11.1 mi · 17 min · Slaterville Road
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Continue on State Highway 79
15.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 79
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Continue on Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right
1 km · 48 sec
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Take the exit left toward I 81 South
1654 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
43.8 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 632: Waverly
1182 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Carbondale Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Carbondale Road
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Turn left onto Abington Road
607 ft · 14 sec · Abington Road
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Turn right 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 Geneva 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.
I 81 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
43.8 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Geneva and Rain Showers Likely near Dalton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Geneva to Dalton?
The road trip is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.2 miles from Geneva and 73.3 miles from Dalton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112 miles (180.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.73 one way or $41.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Geneva and Rain Showers Likely near Dalton.
Stop Ideas Near Lisle
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 Lisle.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Union Station
Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Geneva and Dalton. Straight-line distance: 112 mi (180.24 km).
#1 Geneva
City in New York, USA
| Population | 3,348 |
| Coordinates | 42.8689600, -76.9777400 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| 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: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $4.01 | $20.73 | $41.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $23.17 | $46.33 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $25.13 | $50.26 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $24.27 | $48.54 |
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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