How far is East Stroudsburg, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from East Stroudsburg, PA to Erie, PA is about 358.7 miles (577.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265.2 miles (426.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 55m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Stroudsburg and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Stroudsburg and Erie.
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Start on North Kistler Street
15 m · 3 sec · North Kistler Street
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Turn right onto Analomink Street
100 m · 16 sec · Analomink Street
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Turn left onto South Courtland Street
852 ft · 33 sec · South Courtland Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
2305 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Continue on McConnell Street
2339 ft · 1 min · McConnell Street
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Continue on Broad Street
633 ft · 16 sec · Broad Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 West, US 209 South: Hazelton
948 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
285.6 mi · 5 hr 14 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
1388 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street
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Turn left onto State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Stroudsburg and Erie.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
286 mi · 05h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving East Stroudsburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Stroudsburg to Erie?
The road trip is about 358.7 miles (577.3 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?
Wallaceton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.8 miles from East Stroudsburg and 179.9 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 265.2 miles (426.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.5 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 6:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.73 one way or $103.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Stroudsburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Wallaceton
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 Wallaceton.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Stroudsburg and Erie. Straight-line distance: 265.21 mi (426.81 km).
#1 East Stroudsburg
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,085 |
| Coordinates | 40.9995400, -75.1812900 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 577 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 28m |
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 | $51.73 | $103.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $58.22 | $116.45 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $62.72 | $125.44 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $75.71 | $151.41 |
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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