How far is Clifford, PA from Great Bend, PA?

The driving distance from Clifford, PA to Great Bend, PA is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.45 mi
00h 35m
Flight
23.51 mi
37.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.51 mi
Kilometers
37.83 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.45 mi
Kilometers
42.57 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Great Bend
Thu, Apr 16, 4:07 AM EDT
Return by in Clifford
Thu, Apr 16, 4:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifford
2026-04-16T03:32
Arrive Great Bend
Thu, Apr 16, 4:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clifford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Harford
PA

Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Clifford
13.2 mi
00h 17m
To Great Bend
13.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clifford and Great Bend.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Route 106

    6.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 106

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Route 92

    1390 ft · 31 sec · State Route 92

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    695 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 171: Great Bend, Susquehanna

    787 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Route 171

    838 ft · 25 sec · State Route 171

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1923 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Williams Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Williams Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Williams Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 92
19.1 mi · 72%
State Route 106
6.68 mi · 25%
State Route 171
0.16 mi · 1%
PA 171
0.15 mi · 1%
Williams Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

State Route 92

Merge slight left

18.7 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harford
00h 17m from Clifford
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clifford and Chance Rain Showers near Great Bend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clifford to Great Bend?

The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Harford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Clifford and 13.2 miles from Great Bend.

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

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.80 one way or $7.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clifford and Chance Rain Showers near Great Bend.

Stop Ideas Near Harford

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

41 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

62 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifford and Great Bend. Straight-line distance: 23.51 mi (37.83 km).

Clifford

#1 Clifford

Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

Population2,242
Coordinates41.6489700, -75.5988000
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Great Bend

#2 Great Bend

Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

Population663
Coordinates41.9717400, -75.7432400
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifford (-75.5988, 41.64897)
End: Great Bend (-75.74324, 41.97174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.53 L · about $3.80
Round trip
$7.60
1.86 gal · 7.06 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.80 $7.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.28 $8.55
Premium $4.95 $4.61 $9.21
Diesel $5.98 $5.56 $11.12

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifford and Great Bend. The current time is 03:32:04.

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.