How far is Milford, PA from Dalton, PA?

The driving distance from Milford, PA to Dalton, PA is about 266.4 miles (428.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.4 miles (333.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
266.36 mi
05h 21m
Flight
207.39 mi
333.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.39 mi
Kilometers
333.76 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.36 mi
Kilometers
428.67 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dalton
Sun, May 24, 8:16 PM EDT
Return by in Milford
Mon, May 25, 1:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-05-24T14:55
Arrive Dalton
Sun, May 24, 8:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milford
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lamar
PA

Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Milford
133 mi
02h 40m
To Dalton
133.3 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
60°F
Today

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bando Road

    1096 ft · 50 sec · Bando Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Bando Road

    2317 ft · 2 min · Bando Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Level Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Water Level Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Sr3015

    777 ft · 16 sec · Sr3015

  5. 5

    Continue on South Edgewood Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Edgewood Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Patriot Street

    1801 ft · 34 sec · West Patriot Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Pleasant Avenue

    1664 ft · 32 sec · South Pleasant Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Stoystown Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Stoystown Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 219 North: Johnstown

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Flight 93 Memorial Highway

    30.5 mi · 35 min · Flight 93 Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1942 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Railroad Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Portage Street

    9.5 mi · 14 min · Portage Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cleveland Street

    602 ft · 14 sec · Cleveland Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    155 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Evergreen Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Evergreen Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward US 22 East: Altoona

    2537 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · William Penn Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    23.1 mi · 29 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 North: Dupont, Pittston

    584 ft · 20 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 315 North: Dupont, Pittston

    809 ft · 30 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1353 ft · 23 sec · Chestnut Street

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476

    1421 ft · 48 sec

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    152 m · 17 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 North: Scranton

    2171 ft · 53 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    15.3 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  36. 36

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11, US 6 West: Scranton, Clarks Summit

    745 ft · 18 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West, US 11 North: Clarks Summit

    836 ft · 30 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto Northern Boulevard

    71 m · 6 sec · Northern Boulevard

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right

    90 m · 8 sec

  41. 41

    Turn straight onto South Abington Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · South Abington Road

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Clinton Street

  43. 43

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto South Turnpike Road

    9 m · 1 sec · South Turnpike Road

  45. 45

    Turn right

    13 m · 3 sec

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
46 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
7 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 37%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 22%
Flight 93 Memorial Highway
30.9 mi · 12%
I 81 North
23.8 mi · 9%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
16.1 mi · 6%
William Penn Highway
10.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

99.3 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59 mi
207.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
02h 40m from Milford
Leave By
6:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Milford 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 Milford to Dalton?

The road trip is about 266.4 miles (428.7 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133 miles from Milford and 133.3 miles from Dalton.

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

The direct path is about 207.4 miles (333.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 59 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 6:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.41 one way or $76.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Milford and Rain Showers Likely near Dalton.

Stop Ideas Near Lamar

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

48 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

71 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

72 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

92 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Dalton. Straight-line distance: 207.39 mi (333.76 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

Borough in Pike County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population985
Coordinates39.9531300, -79.1041900
Altitude594
CountryUnited States
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#2 Dalton

Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population1,190
Coordinates41.5342400, -75.7360300
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Milford (-79.10419, 39.95313)
End: Dalton (-75.73603, 41.53424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.4 gal
35.58 L · about $38.41
Round trip
$76.82
18.8 gal · 71.16 L
Estimated CO2
83.5 kg one way
Round trip: 167.1 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $38.41 $76.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.23 $86.46
Premium $4.95 $46.57 $93.14
Diesel $5.98 $56.21 $112.42

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 Pennsylvania · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Dalton. The current time is 14:55:41.

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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.