Trip from Clearfield, PA to Philadelphia, PA

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Drive Time

4h 47m

Distance

254.3 mi

409 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 34m ★

6 AM

4h 47m

8 AM

5h 14m

10 AM

4h 57m

12 PM

4h 54m

3 PM

4h 58m

5 PM

5h 13m

8 PM

4h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Clearfield, PA

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largest city in Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia, PA

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Clearfield to Philadelphia spans 233.2 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 55 minutes of active driving. Because this journey relies on local roads rather than major highways, it is best suited as a single-day trip. You should budget roughly $38 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Pennsylvania locations. Since you will be navigating through the Northeast region, expect a drive that prioritizes local connectivity over high-speed transit. While the trip is manageable in one go, the nature of the roads means you should plan for a focused day behind the wheel.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

127.2 miles from Clearfield, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This route offers a turn-heavy local drive, favoring backroads over the typical interstate experience. With a highway share of 0%, you won't be cruising on high-speed expressways; instead, you will navigate via Nichols Street, Bridge Street, and Bigler Avenue. The drive lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, as the longest segment on Nichols Street is 0 miles, keeping your hands active on the wheel. Expect a consistent, technical pace that requires your full attention as you transition between these local thoroughfares. The personality of this trip is defined by its constant shifts rather than a monotonous highway grind.

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.

Nichols Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clearfield, PA to Philadelphia, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Nichols Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Bridge Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Bigler Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Clearfield Shawville Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Keystone Shortway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 476	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 476 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	Unavailable	Refreshing

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

Longest stretch: Nichols Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clearfield, PA and Philadelphia, PA.

Start on River Road

89 ft · 8 sec · River Road

Turn left onto Nichols Street

413 ft · 9 sec · Nichols Street

Continue on Bridge Street

489 ft · 10 sec · Bridge Street

Turn slight left onto Bigler Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · Bigler Avenue

Take the ramp slight right

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Merge slight left onto Clearfield Shawville Highway

1.4 mi · 2 min · Clearfield Shawville Highway

Take the exit right

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

156 mi · 2 hr 50 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

0.7 mi · 1 min · PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

Keep slight left

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

0.2 mi · 32 sec · I 476 South: Allentown

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

75 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Mid-County Expressway

3.4 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

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

0.3 mi · 43 sec · I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge

Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

0.3 mi · 42 sec · I 76 East: Philadelphia

Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

13 mi · 17 min · Schuylkill Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Central Philadelphia

Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia

315 ft · 11 sec · 15th Street, Central Philadelphia

Turn right onto North 15th Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · North 15th Street

Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

377 ft · 9 sec · South Penn Square

Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

167 ft · 3 sec · South Penn Square

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the turn-heavy nature of this 233.2-mile journey, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Aim to depart early in the day to navigate the local roads while daylight remains, as the lack of highway infrastructure makes night driving more demanding. Because your fuel costs will hover around $38, keep an eye on your gauge and fill up before leaving Clearfield to avoid searching for stations in unfamiliar areas. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so use your one planned stop to break up the drive strategically. Pay close attention to signage on Bridge Street and Bigler Avenue, as these local routes require more frequent navigation adjustments than a standard highway route.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 127.2 miles from Clearfield, PA, or about 2h 23m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

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 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 127.2 miles or 2h 23m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 55m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Clearfield, PA

This is one driving day of about 254.3 miles and 4h 47m.

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

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 127.2 mi from Clearfield, PA · 2h 23m into the drive

city in and county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Syracuse, NY

127 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Corning, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 127.2 miles from Clearfield, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Philadelphia, PA

The final approach into Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia, PA.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.16 one way

$84.32 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 89 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$46.17	$92.35
premium	$4.93	$49.32	$98.64
diesel	$5.61	$56.15	$112.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 89 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	76.3	0	$26.70	$12.21
Efficient EV	63.6	0	$22.25	$10.17
EV Truck/SUV	101.7	1	$35.60	$16.28

Gas CO2

89 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Clearfield, PA

Late night in Clearfield on Wednesday

Local time

12:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Philadelphia, PA

Late night in Philadelphia on Wednesday

Local time

12:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

10 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 47m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Clearfield, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 254.3 miles and takes about 4h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Nichols Street, Bridge Street, Bigler Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 127.2 miles from Clearfield, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 4h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clearfield, PA to Philadelphia, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Clearfield, PA to Philadelphia, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.