How far is Oakland, CA from Dalton, PA?
The driving distance from Oakland, CA to Dalton, PA is about 2829.7 miles (4554 km), with a travel time of about 49h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2458.3 miles (3956.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 99h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 49h 38m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Dalton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Dalton.
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Start on 14th Street
2014 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
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Turn right onto Castro Street
1078 ft · 35 sec · Castro Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 980 East, CA 24: Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Hayward
1047 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto John B. Williams Freeway
1975 ft · 26 sec · John B. Williams Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580: San Francisco, Hayward
1575 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 580 West: San Francisco, MacArthur Freeway
3092 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto MacArthur Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · MacArthur Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Eastshore Freeway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway
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Continue on Eastshore Freeway
1718 ft · 27 sec · Eastshore Freeway
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Continue on Carquinez Bridge
1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14.5 mi · 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27.3 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Yolo Causeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
12.5 mi · 14 min · North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
1.3 km · 55 sec · North Sacramento Beltline Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Alan S. Hart Freeway
78 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Donner Lake
2253 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alan S. Hart Freeway
23.6 mi · 27 min · Alan S. Hart Freeway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
530.1 mi · 8 hr 39 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 15 South: Cheyenne, Las Vegas
1715 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
434 mi · 7 hr 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
621 mi · 10 hr 36 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
152.3 mi · 2 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
13.2 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
13.9 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
2239 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
144.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Keep slight left
23.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 90
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll Road East
1438 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
135.9 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Continue on Ohio Turnpike
141.9 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
1328 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
272.8 mi · 4 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
23.1 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 North: Dupont, Pittston
584 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 315 North: Dupont, Pittston
809 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1353 ft · 23 sec · Chestnut Street
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476
1421 ft · 48 sec
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Continue straight
152 m · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476 North: Scranton
2171 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
15.3 mi · 19 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 Oakland and Dalton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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621 mi · 10h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Oakland 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 Oakland to Dalton?
The road trip is about 2829.7 miles (4554 km) and usually takes 49h 38m 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?
Gothenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1412.3 miles from Oakland and 1417.4 miles from Dalton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2458.3 miles (3956.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 371.4 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 PDT. 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 $576.03 one way or $1,152.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 887.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 3 hour time difference between Oakland and Dalton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Oakland and Rain Showers Likely near Dalton.
Stop Ideas Near Gothenburg
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 Gothenburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Dalton. Straight-line distance: 2458.36 mi (3956.35 km).
#1 Oakland
The third most populous city in California, Oakland is a major center for business, manufacturing, and culture.
| Population | 424,891 |
| Coordinates | 37.8043700, -122.2708000 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 4554 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 94h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 70h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 56h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 47h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 40h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 35h 18m |
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 | $5.77 | $576.03 | $1,152.07 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $605.69 | $1,211.38 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $623.36 | $1,246.73 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $755.56 | $1,511.13 |
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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