How far is Bensalem, PA from East Stroudsburg, PA?
The driving distance from Bensalem, PA to East Stroudsburg, PA is about 78.9 miles (127 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63 miles (101.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bensalem and East Stroudsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensalem and East Stroudsburg.
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Start on the route
41 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Knights Road
80 m · 8 sec · Knights Road
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Turn left onto Street Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Street Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Trenton
921 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 East: Princeton
1510 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Delaware Expressway
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Continue on Scudder Falls Bridge
1.6 mi · 2 min · Scudder Falls Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 579: West Trenton, Trenton-Mercer Airport Passenger Terminal, Harbourtoun
1121 ft · 35 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bear Tavern Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bear Tavern Road
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Continue on Jacobs Creek Road
982 ft · 27 sec · Jacobs Creek Road
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Continue on Bear Tavern Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Bear Tavern Road
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Continue on Trenton-Harbourton Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Trenton-Harbourton Road
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Continue on Harbourton-Rocktown Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Harbourton-Rocktown Road
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Continue on Harbourton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbourton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
130 m · 6 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 31
566 ft · 7 sec · NJ 31
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 31
26.9 mi · 40 min · NJ 31
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.8 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap, Stroudsburg Pennsylvania
73 m · 6 sec
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Continue on ramp to I-80 Westbound (to Delaware Water Gap)
1999 ft · 50 sec · ramp to I-80 Westbound (to Delaware Water Gap)
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward East Stroudsburg
1152 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Prospect Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Prospect Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Analomink Street
110 m · 18 sec · Analomink Street
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Turn right onto North Kistler Street
15 m · 2 sec · North Kistler Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Kistler Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bensalem and East Stroudsburg.
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.
NJ 31
Exit the rotary onto NJ 31
26.9 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Bensalem and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Stroudsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bensalem to East Stroudsburg?
The road trip is about 78.9 miles (127 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Tinicum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Bensalem and 39.5 miles from East Stroudsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63 miles (101.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bensalem and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Stroudsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Tinicum
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tinicum.
Trenton Transit Center
Cornwells Heights
Princeton Junction station
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bensalem and East Stroudsburg. Straight-line distance: 63.01 mi (101.4 km).
#1 Bensalem
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 60,491 |
| Coordinates | 40.1045500, -74.9512800 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Stroudsburg
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,085 |
| Coordinates | 40.9995400, -75.1812900 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Stroudsburg (-75.18129, 40.99954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $11.36 | $22.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.79 | $25.57 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.77 | $27.54 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.62 | $33.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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