How far is East Stroudsburg, PA from Bethel Park, PA?

The driving distance from East Stroudsburg, PA to Bethel Park, PA is about 304.8 miles (490.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.8 miles (416.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
304.79 mi
06h 22m
Flight
258.78 mi
416.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.78 mi
Kilometers
416.47 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.79 mi
Kilometers
490.51 km
Drive Time
06h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel Park
Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 AM EDT
Return by in East Stroudsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 10:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Stroudsburg
2026-04-18T21:38
Arrive Bethel Park
Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:22 PM to 1:52 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Stroudsburg
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Pleasant Gap
PA

Census designated place

From East Stroudsburg
152.2 mi
03h 11m
To Bethel Park
152.6 mi
03h 11m

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
83°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Stroudsburg and Bethel Park.

  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

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  19. 19

    Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

    146 m · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carson Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Becks Run Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Biscayne Drive

    1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maytide Street

    3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto Milford Drive

    1881 ft · 55 sec · Milford Drive

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Street

    1406 ft · 39 sec · Hillcrest Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Bethel Church Road

    111 m · 12 sec · Bethel Church Road

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road

    1734 ft · 49 sec · Bethel Church Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    2094 ft · 58 sec · Highland Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn slight right onto West Library Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Library Avenue

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Park Road

    2509 ft · 1 min · South Park Road

  36. 36

    Turn left

    13 m · 5 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right

    6 m · 7 sec

  38. 38

    Turn left

    31 m · 7 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
146 mi · 48%
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 20%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 11%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 8%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 4%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.8 mi · 4%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 22m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46 mi
258.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Gap
03h 11m from East Stroudsburg
Leave By
11:16 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Stroudsburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bethel Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Stroudsburg to Bethel Park?

The road trip is about 304.8 miles (490.5 km) and usually takes 06h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pleasant Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.2 miles from East Stroudsburg and 152.6 miles from Bethel Park.

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

The direct path is about 258.8 miles (416.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.92 one way or $87.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Stroudsburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bethel Park.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Gap

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

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

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Lewistown

34 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

48 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

68 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Stroudsburg and Bethel Park. Straight-line distance: 258.78 mi (416.47 km).

East Stroudsburg

#1 East Stroudsburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population10,085
Coordinates40.9995400, -75.1812900
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Bethel Park

#2 Bethel Park

Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania

Population32,118
Coordinates40.3275700, -80.0395000
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: East Stroudsburg (-75.18129, 40.99954)
End: Bethel Park (-80.0395, 40.32757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 491 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.75 gal
40.71 L · about $43.92
Round trip
$87.85
21.5 gal · 81.42 L
Estimated CO2
95.5 kg one way
Round trip: 191.1 kg / 421 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.92 $87.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.44 $98.88
Premium $4.95 $53.26 $106.51
Diesel $5.98 $64.29 $128.57

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 Bethel Park. The current time is 21:38:34.

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.