How far is West Philadelphia, NC from Dalton, PA?
The driving distance from West Philadelphia, NC to Dalton, PA is about 577.4 miles (929.2 km), with a travel time of about 11h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 475 miles (764.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 28m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Philadelphia and Dalton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Philadelphia and Dalton.
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Start on Pine Grove Church Road
31 m · 5 sec · Pine Grove Church Road
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Turn right
6.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit right
1643 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
29.9 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 73 North, US 220 North: Greensboro
16.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: Burlington
1639 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North, US 220 North: Reidsville
40.1 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North, US 58 East
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Danville Expressway
21.9 mi · 26 min · Danville Expressway
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Continue straight
10.7 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North
34.7 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North, US 460 East
6.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 North: Amherst, Charlottesville
38.4 mi · 46 min
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Turn left onto River Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Rockfish Valley Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Rockfish Valley Highway
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Turn left onto Afton Mountain Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Afton Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Afton Mountain Road
2031 ft · 38 sec · Afton Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Rockfish Gap Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockfish Gap Turnpike
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Continue on Three Notched Mountain Highway
1700 ft · 47 sec · Three Notched Mountain Highway
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Turn left onto I-64
571 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I-64 West: Staunton
1043 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Staunton, Winchester
2481 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
204.5 mi · 3 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
931 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
1828 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
2072 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
105.1 mi · 2 hr 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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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 West Philadelphia and Dalton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 North
Merge slight left
205 mi · 03h 50m
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.
Sunny leaving West Philadelphia and Partly Cloudy near Dalton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Philadelphia to Dalton?
The road trip is about 577.4 miles (929.2 km) and usually takes 11h 28m 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?
Mount Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 288.8 miles from West Philadelphia and 288.6 miles from Dalton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 475 miles (764.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.4 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 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 $80.69 one way or $161.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 181 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Philadelphia and Partly Cloudy near Dalton.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Jackson
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 Mount Jackson.
Culpeper station
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Philadelphia and Dalton. Straight-line distance: 474.94 mi (764.35 km).
#1 West Philadelphia
West Philadelphia is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.3823700, -79.6583700 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| 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: 929 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 12m |
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 | $3.96 | $80.69 | $161.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $90.22 | $180.44 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $97.33 | $194.66 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $114.56 | $229.12 |
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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