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

The driving distance from East Stroudsburg, PA to Scranton, PA is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.33 mi
00h 48m
Flight
37.85 mi
60.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.85 mi
Kilometers
60.92 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.33 mi
Kilometers
76.17 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30 PM EDT
Return by in East Stroudsburg
Sat, Apr 18, 11:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Stroudsburg
2026-04-18T21:41
Arrive Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Stroudsburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Tobyhanna
PA

Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania

From East Stroudsburg
22.1 mi
00h 24m
To Scranton
25.2 mi
00h 24m

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
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    18.5 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 307: Daleville, Moscow

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Scranton-Pocono Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Scranton-Pocono Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 307

    6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 307

  15. 15

    Continue on Moosic Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Moosic Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    1398 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Biden Street

    1364 ft · 35 sec · Biden Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 North
19.2 mi · 41%
Keystone Shortway
13.4 mi · 28%
State Route 307
6.36 mi · 13%
Moosic Street
2.25 mi · 5%
Scranton-Pocono Highway
0.82 mi · 2%
McConnell Street
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 380 North

Continue straight

18.5 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tobyhanna
00h 24m from East Stroudsburg
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Stroudsburg and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Tobyhanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from East Stroudsburg and 25.2 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Stroudsburg and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Tobyhanna

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

33 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

40 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

New Brunswick station

111 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Stroudsburg and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 37.85 mi (60.92 km).

East Stroudsburg

#1 East Stroudsburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

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

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: North Kistler Street (-75.181384, 40.999535)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.32 L · about $6.82
Round trip
$13.65
3.34 gal · 12.64 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.82 $13.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.68 $15.36
Premium $4.95 $8.27 $16.55
Diesel $5.98 $9.99 $19.97

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 Scranton. The current time is 21:41:34.

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.