How far is Easton, PA from Clarks Summit, PA?

The driving distance from Easton, PA to Clarks Summit, PA is about 251.8 miles (405.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.5 miles (322.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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
251.77 mi
04h 52m
Flight
200.45 mi
322.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.45 mi
Kilometers
322.59 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.77 mi
Kilometers
405.19 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarks Summit
Sun, Jul 26, 5:04 PM EDT
Return by in Easton
Sun, Jul 26, 9:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Easton
2026-07-26T12:12
Arrive Clarks Summit
Sun, Jul 26, 5:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Easton
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
Lamar
PA

Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Easton
125.7 mi
02h 26m
To Clarks Summit
126.1 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jul 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Jul 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Easton and Clarks Summit.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Easton and Clarks Summit.

  1. 1

    Start on Canoe Ripple Road

    14 m · 4 sec · Canoe Ripple Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Whitmer Road

    1753 ft · 1 min · Whitmer Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bald Eagle Street

    3029 ft · 54 sec · Bald Eagle Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    8.2 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1652 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    197.2 mi · 3 hr 33 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    1692 ft · 40 sec · Adams Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mulberry Street

    2266 ft · 1 min · Mulberry Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Scranton Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Scranton Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307 North

    818 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Keyser Avenue

    533 ft · 15 sec · North Keyser Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Morgan Highway

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Morgan Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Grove Street

    2021 ft · 56 sec · West Grove Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Atherton Street

    859 ft · 43 sec · Atherton Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Electric Street

    19 m · 3 sec · Electric Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Electric Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Easton and Clarks Summit.

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
197 mi · 78%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 13%
Bald Eagle Street
9.05 mi · 4%
Morgan Highway
3.92 mi · 2%
North Scranton Expressway
2.16 mi · 1%
River Street
0.96 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

197 mi · 03h 33m

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
04h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.3 mi
200.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
02h 26m from Easton
Leave By
7:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Easton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarks Summit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Easton to Clarks Summit?

The road trip is about 251.8 miles (405.2 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.7 miles from Easton and 126.1 miles from Clarks Summit.

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

The direct path is about 200.5 miles (322.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.28 one way or $72.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Easton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarks Summit.

Stop Ideas Near Lamar

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

48 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

71 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

72 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

92 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Easton and Clarks Summit. Straight-line distance: 200.45 mi (322.59 km).

Easton

#1 Easton

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population27,364
Coordinates41.1272800, -79.5408800
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Clarks Summit

#2 Clarks Summit

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population4,843
Coordinates41.4886900, -75.7085200
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
Start: Easton (-79.54088, 41.12728)
End: Clarks Summit (-75.70852, 41.48869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 405 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.88 gal
33.63 L · about $36.28
Round trip
$72.57
17.76 gal · 67.26 L
Estimated CO2
78.9 kg one way
Round trip: 157.8 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.28 $72.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.84 $81.68
Premium $4.95 $43.99 $87.98
Diesel $5.98 $53.10 $106.20

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 · Jul 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Easton and Clarks Summit. The current time is 12:12:36.

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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.