Origin
Clifford, PA
Morning in Clifford on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clifford, PA to Great Bend, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clifford, PA
Ever Rayan
Great Bend, PA
Nico Becker
Trip Overview
This 26.5-mile drive from Clifford to Great Bend, Pennsylvania, is a quick 35-minute trip that's perfect for a single day. With 99% of the journey on highways, you'll spend most of your time on I-81 and State Route 106, with a brief stint on US 11. The estimated fuel cost is around $4, making it an economical option. This route stays within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward connection between two points in the same area. It's an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a simple standalone journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 18.7 mi | 21m |
| State Route 106 | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| US 11 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| State Route 92 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Route 171 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Williams Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 18.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifford, PA and Great Bend, PA.
1
Start on this road
58 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto PA 106
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
State Route 106
3
Turn right onto PA 92
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
State Route 92
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
5
Merge onto I 81
19 mi
·
21 min
·
I 81
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Toward PA 171: Great Bend, Susquehanna
7
Turn left onto PA 171
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
State Route 171
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto US 11
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 11
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Williams Street
76 ft
·
3 sec
·
Williams Street
10
Arrive at destination
Williams Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 106 / State Route 106
Turn left onto PA 106 / State Route 106
Navigation decision point
4
7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
25.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward PA 171: Great Bend, Susquehanna
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 171: Great Bend, Susquehanna
5
25.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
PA 171 / State Route 171
Turn left onto PA 171 / State Route 171
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
26.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 11
Turn right onto US 11
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.39 one way
$8.79 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Great Bend, PA
Morning in Great Bend on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for nearly the entire 26.5 miles. The dominant stretch will be on I-81, where you'll encounter the longest uninterrupted segment of 18.7 miles. While the profile is primarily highway, the inclusion of State Route 106 and US 11 means you'll transition between different types of paved roads. This drive is characterized by efficient travel, with the majority of your time spent on faster, more direct roadways.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and State Route 106. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 106 / State Route 106.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 106 / State Route 106): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 25.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.7 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 106 / State Route 106): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 25.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Great Bend, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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