How far is Mount Pocono, PA from Dalton, GA?

The driving distance from Mount Pocono, PA to Dalton, GA is about 773.4 miles (1244.6 km), with a travel time of about 14h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 682.3 miles (1098 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 29h 13m 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
773.33 mi
14h 36m
Flight
682.28 mi
1098.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
682.28 mi
Kilometers
1098.03 km
Flight Time
01h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
773.33 mi
Kilometers
1244.56 km
Drive Time
14h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 14h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dalton
Sun, Jul 19, 8:19 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Pocono
Sun, Jul 19, 10:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pocono
2026-07-18T17:42
Arrive Dalton
Sun, Jul 19, 8:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
14h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
8:37 PM to 10:07 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
6:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pocono
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 Mount Pocono
386.4 mi
07h 18m
To Dalton
386.9 mi
07h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Areas Of Smoke

Starts
Sat, Jul 18 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Jul 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pocono and Dalton.

  1. 1

    Start on Manor View Avenue

    1269 ft · 56 sec · Manor View Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    2336 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    33.2 mi · 38 min · Keystone Shortway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1854 ft · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    321.5 mi · 6 hr 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    148.2 mi · 2 hr 39 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Chattanooga

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 60: Cleveland, Dayton

    947 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Georgetown Road Northwest

    962 ft · 20 sec · Georgetown Road Northwest

  17. 17

    Continue on 25th Street Northwest

    554 ft · 12 sec · 25th Street Northwest

  18. 18

    Continue on 25th Street NW

    3052 ft · 60 sec · 25th Street NW

  19. 19

    Continue on 25th Street Northwest

    3.4 mi · 5 min · 25th Street Northwest

  20. 20

    Continue on Appalachian Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Appalachian Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto McGrady Drive Southeast

    1162 ft · 30 sec · McGrady Drive Southeast

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Dalton Pike

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Dalton Pike

  23. 23

    Continue on Southeast Dalton Pike

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Southeast Dalton Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on Dalton Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Dalton Pike

  25. 25

    Continue on Cleveland Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Cleveland Highway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Cleveland Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Cleveland Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Cleveland Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Cleveland Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Cleveland Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on North Glenwood Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · North Glenwood Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East Morris Street

    1088 ft · 24 sec · East Morris Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Pentz Street

    137 m · 25 sec · South Pentz Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto West Cuyler Street

    100 m · 14 sec · West Cuyler Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cuyler Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
589 mi · 76%
I 75 South
59.9 mi · 8%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 7%
Keystone Shortway
33.2 mi · 4%
Cleveland Highway
8.26 mi · 1%
Southeast Dalton Pike
6.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Merge slight left

322 mi · 06h 04m

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 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
29h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+91.1 mi
682.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buchanan
07h 18m from Mount Pocono
Leave By
6:46 AM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Areas Of Smoke leaving Mount Pocono and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dalton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Pocono to Dalton?

The road trip is about 773.4 miles (1244.6 km) and usually takes 14h 36m 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 386.4 miles from Mount Pocono and 386.9 miles from Dalton.

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 91.1 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 $111.51 one way or $223.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 242.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Smoke around Mount Pocono and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dalton.

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 Mount Pocono and Dalton. Straight-line distance: 682.28 mi (1098.03 km).

Mount Pocono

#1 Mount Pocono

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,122
Coordinates41.1220300, -75.3646300
Altitude562
CountryUnited States
Dalton

#2 Dalton

City in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States

Population33,853
Coordinates34.7698000, -84.9702200
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Pocono (-75.36463, 41.12203)
End: Dalton (-84.97022, 34.7698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)25h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
27.29 gal
103.3 L · about $111.51
Round trip
$223.01
54.58 gal · 206.6 L
Estimated CO2
242.5 kg one way
Round trip: 485.1 kg / 1069 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $111.51 $223.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $125.51 $251.01
Premium $4.95 $135.19 $270.39
Diesel $5.98 $163.19 $326.39

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 · Jul 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Pocono and Dalton. The current time is 17:42:34.

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.