Trip from Dalton, PA to Whitman, PA

Drive Time

2h 37m

Distance

150.4 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Dalton, PA to Whitman, PA covers 150.4 miles and takes about 2h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Turnpike Road, East Main Street, Clinton Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.19 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

75.2 miles from Dalton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 37m drive with frequent turns across 150.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South Turnpike Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Turnpike Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Clinton Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Abington Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Northern Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 81	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 476	Unavailable	Refreshing
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: South Turnpike Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on the route

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Turn left onto South Turnpike Road

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Turn right onto East Main Street

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Continue on Clinton Street

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Turn right onto Abington Road

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Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

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Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 6 East, PATP South, I 476 South: Binghamton, Wilkes-Barre

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Keep slight left to continue on PATP, I 476

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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

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Continue on Mid-County Expressway

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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge

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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

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Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

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Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge

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Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

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Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

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Turn left onto South 5th Street

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Turn right onto Porter Street

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Turn right onto South 4th Street

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Turn right onto Vollmer Street

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 75.2 miles from Dalton, PA, or about 1h 18m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 75.2 miles or 1h 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Whitman, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Dalton, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Dalton, PA

This is one driving day of about 150.4 miles and 2h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dalton, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

75 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Whitman, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Whitman, PA.

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 75.2 mi from Dalton, PA

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.2 miles from Dalton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.09	$24.19	$48.39
midgrade	$4.60	$27.23	$54.46
premium	$4.95	$29.33	$58.67
diesel	$5.98	$35.41	$70.82

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 52.6 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Dalton, PA to Whitman, PA covers 150.4 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Turnpike Road, East Main Street, Clinton Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 75.2 miles from Dalton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

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