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Trip from Clifford, PA to Whitman, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 45m

Distance

159.4 mi

257 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 35m ★
6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m

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

Downtown Clifford, PA, PA

Clifford, PA

Ever Rayan

Downtown Whitman, PA, PA

Whitman, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Clifford, PA to Whitman, PA covers 159.4 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Route 106, State Route 374, US 6 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.43 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

79.7 miles from Clifford, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 159.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 45m drive with frequent turns across 159.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 106 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Clifford, PA to Whitman, PA is easy. At 2h 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Route 106
State Route 374
US 6 West
I 476
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Mid-County Expressway
I 76 East
Schuylkill Expressway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: State Route 106 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clifford, PA and Whitman, PA.

1

Start on the route

59 ft · 10 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto State Route 106

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 106
3

Turn left onto State Route 374

2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 374
4

Take the ramp left

0.4 mi · 47 sec
5

Merge slight right

12 mi · 14 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 11, PATP South, I 476 South: Clarks Summit

0.2 mi · 27 sec · US 6 West, US 11, PATP South, I 476 South: Clarks Summit
7

Keep slight right to continue on PATP, I 476: Allentown

515 ft · 13 sec · PATP, I 476: Allentown
8

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

111 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
9

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
10

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
11

Continue on Mid-County Expressway

3.4 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway
12

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
13

Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

0.3 mi · 42 sec · I 76 East: Philadelphia
14

Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

13 mi · 17 min · Schuylkill Expressway
15

Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

3.0 mi · 4 min · Schuylkill Expressway
16

Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
17

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

151 ft · 6 sec · I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
18

Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

0.1 mi · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue
19

Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
20

Turn left onto South 5th Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · South 5th Street
21

Turn right onto Porter Street

466 ft · 24 sec · Porter Street
22

Turn right onto South 4th Street

269 ft · 14 sec · South 4th Street
23

Turn right onto Vollmer Street

236 ft · 10 sec · Vollmer Street
24

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 79.7 miles from Clifford, PA, or about 1h 22m 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 35 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 79.7 miles or 1h 22m 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 15m

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 Clifford, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Clifford, PA

This is one driving day of about 159.4 miles and 2h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Clifford, 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 79.7 mi from Clifford, PA · 1h 22m into the drive

county seat city in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Allentown, PA

80 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

Scranton, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Allentown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 79.7 miles from Clifford, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Whitman, PA

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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.43 one way

$52.85 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $28.94 $57.89
premium $4.93 $30.91 $61.83
diesel $5.61 $35.19 $70.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47.8 0 $16.74 $7.65
Efficient EV 39.9 0 $13.95 $6.38
EV Truck/SUV 63.8 0 $22.32 $10.20

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Clifford, PA

Afternoon in Clifford on Thursday

Local time

3:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Whitman, PA

Afternoon in Whitman on Thursday

Local time

3:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°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

21 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

2h 45m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Clifford, PA to Whitman, PA covers 159.4 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 106, State Route 374, US 6 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.7 miles from Clifford, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.43 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.
The drive from Clifford, PA to Whitman, PA is easy. At 2h 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clifford, PA to Whitman, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clifford, PA to Whitman, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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