How far is Clearfield, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Clearfield, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 233.2 miles (375.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.5 miles (301.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.2 mi
03h 55m
Flight
187.44 mi
301.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.44 mi
Kilometers
301.65 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.2 mi
Kilometers
375.3 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM EDT
Return by in Clearfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clearfield
2026-04-22T23:04
Arrive Philadelphia
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clearfield
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mifflinville
PA

CDP in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania

From Clearfield
127.1 mi
01h 57m
To Philadelphia
106.1 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clearfield and Philadelphia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Road

    27 m · 8 sec · River Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Nichols Street

    126 m · 9 sec · Nichols Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Bridge Street

    149 m · 10 sec · Bridge Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Bigler Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bigler Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1385 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Clearfield Shawville Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Clearfield Shawville Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1484 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    156.4 mi · 2 hr 51 min · Keystone Shortway

  9. 9

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  16. 16

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

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

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

    96 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clearfield and Philadelphia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
156 mi · 67%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi · 32%
Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 5%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 1%
Clearfield Shawville Highway
1.7 mi · 1%
Bigler Avenue
1.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

156 mi · 02h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.7 mi
187.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflinville
01h 57m from Clearfield
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Clearfield and Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clearfield to Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 233.2 miles (375.3 km) and usually takes 03h 55m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mifflinville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.1 miles from Clearfield and 106.1 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 187.5 miles (301.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.63 one way or $67.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Clearfield and Chance Rain Showers near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflinville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mifflinville, 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 Mifflinville.

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

68 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

98 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clearfield and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 187.44 mi (301.65 km).

Clearfield

#1 Clearfield

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,784
Coordinates41.0272800, -78.4391900
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Philadelphia

#2 Philadelphia

The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Population1,578,487
Coordinates39.9523300, -75.1637900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: River Road (-78.439178, 41.027274)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.23 gal
31.15 L · about $33.63
Round trip
$67.26
16.46 gal · 62.3 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.3 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.63 $67.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.85 $75.70
Premium $4.95 $40.77 $81.54
Diesel $5.98 $49.22 $98.43

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clearfield and Philadelphia. The current time is 23:04:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.