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Clearfield, PA Road Trips

Clearfield, PA serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 3 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 50-mile quick runs to 193-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Clearfield, PA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

borough of Pennsylvania, United States

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Trip Routes

5

Longest Drive

259.8 mi

Croydon, PA

Quickest Drive

1h 8m

Altoona, PA

Plan Around Clearfield, PA

Popular Incoming Routes

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Trips from Clearfield, PA

Driving from Clearfield, PA

On average, trips departing from Clearfield, PA run 142 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 50m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 193 miles (3h 48m), while the shortest is just 50 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Clearfield, PA are Allentown, PA (192.6 mi, 3h 48m), Reading, PA (182.1 mi, 3h 35m), and Altoona, PA (50.4 mi, 1h 8m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in PA currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 142-mile trip from Clearfield, PA, budget about $23 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 3 mapped routes leaving Clearfield, PA and 2 routes heading into Clearfield, PA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 50 to 193 miles.

The longest mapped route from Clearfield, PA covers 193 miles and takes approximately 3h 48m. Shorter options start at just 50 miles.

The average route from Clearfield, PA runs about 142 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 50m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 142-mile trip from Clearfield, PA costs roughly $23 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Clearfield, PA include Allentown, PA, Reading, PA and Altoona, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Clearfield, PA by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

5,918

Median Income

$51,190

Median Home Value

$100,800

Median Age

40.0

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Clearfield, PA

Clearfield is a borough in Clearfield County Pennsylvania. It is the county seat of Clearfield County, a part of the Pennsylvania Wilds. The community is known for its abundance of wildlife and outdoor activities, such as hiking, bicycling, hunting, fishing and canoeing.

Aunt Lu's Cafe, 15196 Clearfield Shawville Highway (Off Interstate 80 Exit 120 879 East be on the right hand side), ☏ +1 814 768-7221. Billy's Burger Land, 509 West Front Street (Along US 322 in Clearfield), ☏ +1 814 765-1113. Denny's Beer Barrel Pub, 1452 Woodland Road (Off Interstate 80 Exit 120 879 West to 322 exit, go through light, located on right hand side), ☏ +1 814 765-7190. Dutch Pantry Family Restaurant, 14680 Clearfield Shawville Highway (Off Interstate 80 Exit 120 879 West be on the left hand side just off the exit), ☏ +1 814 765-2137. Fun Central, 14399 Clearfield Shawville Highway (Off Interstate 80 Exit 120 879 West through first light located on right hand side), ☏ +1 814 765-3700. Mabel's Pizza Shop, 614 Daisy Street, ☏ +1 814 765-6173. Moena Restaurant, 215 East Market Street (Cafe is directly across from the Clearfield County Courthouse in downtown Clearfield), ☏ +1 814 765-1564. St Charles Cafe, 226 North 3rd Street (322 to Clearfield at light near CVS take 3rd Street, 1 block on right hand side), ☏ +1 814 765-7782.

BudgetInn, 6321 Clearfield Woodland Highway (Off of Exit 120 of Interstate 80 to Pennsylvania Route 879 west, exit to U.S. Route 322 East, hotel on right near Lock Haven University Clearfield Campus), ☏ +1 814 765-2639. Wingate by Wyndham Clearfield, 1821 Industrial Park Road (Off of Exit 120 of Interstate 80 along Pennsylvania Route 879, left at light up hill on left hand side), ☏ +1 814 768-6400. Hampton Inn, 1777 Industrial Park Road (Off of Exit 120 of Interstate 80 along Pennsylvania Route 879, through first light, hotel on right hand side), ☏ +1 814 765-8300. Best Western Plus Clearfield, 14424 Clearfield Shawville Highway (Off of Exit 120 of Interstate 80 along Pennsylvania Route 879, through first light, hotel on left hand side past Burger King), ☏ +1 814-768-1049. Super 8, 14597 Clearfield Shawville Highway (off of Interstate 80 along Pennsylvania Route 879), ☏ +1 814-325-9726, toll-free: +1-800-536-0519.

From the North - To enter Clearfield from the north, you have two options. First option, take U.S. Route 219 South to Interstate 80, take I-80 East. You can get off of two different exits, first exit from the direction of travel would be Exit 111 (Penfield Exit). Then you will take PA Route 153 South, about 3 miles, you will merge with US Route 322 East,. Continue on US 322 for approximately 6 miles, and you enter Clearfield. The second exit, and most common to enter Clearfield from is Exit 120. From there take PA Route 879 West. You will travel approximately 2 miles until you reach 322 exit. Take 322 West and you will enter Clearfield in less than a mile. Second option from the north is US Route 15 South to US Route 220 West at the City of Williamsport. Follow 220 until I-80, take I-80 West until Exit 120, follow above directions from there. From the South - The best way from the south would have to be Interstate 99, follow it north to Interstate 80. Take I-80 West to Exit 120. Take PA Route 879 West for about 2 miles to US Route 322. Take 322 West less than a mile and you will reach your destination. From the East - Easiest and fastest way would be via Interstate 80 Westbound, get off at Exit 120, take PA Route 879 West for about 2 miles to US Route 322. Take 322 West less than a mile and you will reach your destination. A more scenic and slower drive would be by US Route 322 West, this takes you right into Clearfield.

Travel tips adapted from Clearfield (Pennsylvania) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.

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