How far is East Stroudsburg, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from East Stroudsburg, PA to Altoona, PA is about 203.8 miles (328 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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
203.81 mi
03h 10m
Flight
171.42 mi
275.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.42 mi
Kilometers
275.87 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.81 mi
Kilometers
328 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 12:53 AM EDT
Return by in East Stroudsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 4:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Stroudsburg
2026-04-18T21:42
Arrive Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 12:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Stroudsburg
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
White Deer
PA

Township in northeastern Union County, Pennsylvania

From East Stroudsburg
100.5 mi
01h 35m
To Altoona
103.3 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Stroudsburg and Altoona.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Stroudsburg and Altoona.

  1. 1

    Start on North Kistler Street

    15 m · 3 sec · North Kistler Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Analomink Street

    100 m · 16 sec · Analomink Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Courtland Street

    852 ft · 33 sec · South Courtland Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    2305 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Continue on McConnell Street

    2339 ft · 1 min · McConnell Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Broad Street

    633 ft · 16 sec · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 80 West, US 209 South: Hazelton

    948 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Keystone Shortway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    144.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft

    1574 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    2648 ft · 52 sec · Sabbath Rest Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Rutgers Lane

    53 m · 3 sec · Rutgers Lane

  17. 17

    Continue on East Walton Avenue

    687 ft · 15 sec · East Walton Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Road

    3151 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1340 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Bellwood Avenue

    1156 ft · 19 sec · Bellwood Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue

    2333 ft · 43 sec · 7th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    669 ft · 11 sec · 7th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Stroudsburg and Altoona.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
146 mi · 72%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 12%
I 99 South
23.6 mi · 12%
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 1%
Greenwood Road
0.62 mi
6th Avenue Road
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

145 mi · 02h 43m

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
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
171.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Deer
01h 35m from East Stroudsburg
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Stroudsburg and Partly Sunny near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Stroudsburg to Altoona?

The road trip is about 203.8 miles (328 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

White Deer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.5 miles from East Stroudsburg and 103.3 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.38 one way or $58.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Stroudsburg and Partly Sunny near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near White Deer

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

80 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

91 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Stroudsburg and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 171.42 mi (275.87 km).

East Stroudsburg

#1 East Stroudsburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population10,085
Coordinates40.9995400, -75.1812900
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: North Kistler Street (-75.181384, 40.999535)
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.19 gal
27.22 L · about $29.38
Round trip
$58.76
14.38 gal · 54.44 L
Estimated CO2
63.9 kg one way
Round trip: 127.8 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $29.38 $58.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.07 $66.13
Premium $4.95 $35.62 $71.24
Diesel $5.98 $43.00 $85.99

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Stroudsburg and Altoona. The current time is 21:42:44.

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.