How far is Bethlehem, PA from Clifford, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Clifford, PA is about 91 miles (146.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.06 mi
01h 57m
Flight
71.68 mi
115.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.68 mi
Kilometers
115.35 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.06 mi
Kilometers
146.54 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clifford
Sun, May 31, 7:09 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Sun, May 31, 9:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-05-31T05:12
Arrive Clifford
Sun, May 31, 7:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Tobyhanna
PA

Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
45.5 mi
00h 58m
To Clifford
45.5 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Clifford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Clifford.

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Street

    112 m · 16 sec · Linden Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Union Boulevard

    137 m · 21 sec · East Union Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    950 ft · 40 sec · Maple Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Fairview Street

    138 m · 22 sec · East Fairview Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    1078 ft · 20 sec · Linden Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Easton Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Easton Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg

    1900 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto PA-33

    22 mi · 28 min · PA-33

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Hazleton

    2157 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    8.6 mi · 11 min · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    18.2 mi · 22 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 374: Glenwood, Lenoxville

    2037 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Route 374

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 374

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 106

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 106

  19. 19

    Turn right

    18 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Clifford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 North
46.5 mi · 51%
PA-33
22 mi · 24%
Keystone Shortway
8.62 mi · 9%
Easton Avenue
4.42 mi · 5%
PA 33 North
3.47 mi · 4%
State Route 374
2.39 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 380 North

Continue straight

27.7 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
71.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tobyhanna
00h 58m from Bethlehem
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Clifford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Clifford?

The road trip is about 91 miles (146.5 km) and usually takes 01h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tobyhanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Bethlehem and 45.5 miles from Clifford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.12 one way or $26.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near Clifford.

Stop Ideas Near Tobyhanna

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tobyhanna, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tobyhanna.

BUS

White Haven, PA

27 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Scranton, PA

33 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

40 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

New Brunswick station

111 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Clifford. Straight-line distance: 71.68 mi (115.35 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Clifford

#2 Clifford

Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

Population2,242
Coordinates41.6489700, -75.5988000
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Clifford (-75.5988, 41.64897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.16 L · about $13.12
Round trip
$26.23
6.42 gal · 24.32 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.12 $26.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.76 $29.53
Premium $4.95 $15.90 $31.80
Diesel $5.98 $19.20 $38.39

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Clifford. The current time is 05:12:17.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.