How far is Clifford, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Clifford, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 90 miles (144.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
90.04 mi
01h 35m
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
90.04 mi
Kilometers
144.9 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, May 31, 5:34 AM EDT
Return by in Clifford
Sun, May 31, 7:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifford
2026-05-31T03:59
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, May 31, 5:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clifford
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 Clifford
45.4 mi
00h 47m
To Bethlehem
44.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Route 106

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 106

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Route 374

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 374

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1908 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    17.7 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 South: Snydersville

    2485 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward William Penn Highway

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    3156 ft · 1 min · William Penn Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Easton Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Easton Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    1658 ft · 34 sec · Linden Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 33 South
25.3 mi · 28%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 26%
State Route 374
20.6 mi · 23%
Keystone Shortway
8.45 mi · 9%
I 84 East
4.46 mi · 5%
Easton Avenue
4.42 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

PA 33 South

Merge slight left

24.8 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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
71.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tobyhanna
00h 47m from Clifford
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clifford and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90 miles (144.9 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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 45.4 miles from Clifford and 44.7 miles from Bethlehem.

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 18.3 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.99 one way or $25.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Clifford and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 71.68 mi (115.35 km).

Clifford

#1 Clifford

Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

Population2,242
Coordinates41.6489700, -75.5988000
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Creamery Road (-75.598872, 41.6491)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.03 L · about $12.99
Round trip
$25.99
6.36 gal · 24.06 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.99 $25.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.62 $29.25
Premium $4.95 $15.75 $31.51
Diesel $5.98 $19.02 $38.03

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 Clifford and Bethlehem. The current time is 03:59:47.

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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.