How far is East Stroudsburg, PA from State College, PA?

The driving distance from East Stroudsburg, PA to State College, PA is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
163.82 mi
02h 44m
Flight
140.62 mi
226.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.62 mi
Kilometers
226.3 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.82 mi
Kilometers
263.65 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in State College
Sun, Apr 19, 12:25 AM EDT
Return by in East Stroudsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 3:10 AM 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 State College
Sun, Apr 19, 12:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 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
Danville
PA

Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania

From East Stroudsburg
81.6 mi
01h 22m
To State College
82.2 mi
01h 22m

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
42°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Stroudsburg and State College.

  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

    11.7 mi · 14 min · Jacksonville Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322 East: State College, Lewistown

    1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Mount Nittany Expressway

    1159 ft · 18 sec · Mount Nittany Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 26: State College

    1948 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East College Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · East College Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Allen Street

    581 ft · 22 sec · South Allen Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Allen Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
146 mi · 89%
Jacksonville Road
11.7 mi · 7%
East College Avenue
2.1 mi · 1%
US 322 East
1.04 mi · 1%
McConnell Street
0.44 mi
Washington Street
0.44 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 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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
140.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
01h 22m from East Stroudsburg
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Stroudsburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near State College.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Stroudsburg to State College?

The road trip is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from East Stroudsburg and 82.2 miles from State College.

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

The direct path is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.62 one way or $47.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Stroudsburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near State College.

Stop Ideas Near Danville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

69 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Harrisburg Transportation Center

81 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

86 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Stroudsburg and State College. Straight-line distance: 140.62 mi (226.3 km).

East Stroudsburg

#1 East Stroudsburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population10,085
Coordinates40.9995400, -75.1812900
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
State College

#2 State College

The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

Population41,366
Coordinates40.7933900, -77.8600000
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: North Kistler Street (-75.181384, 40.999535)
End: South Allen Street (-77.860134, 40.793288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.78 gal
21.88 L · about $23.62
Round trip
$47.23
11.56 gal · 43.76 L
Estimated CO2
51.4 kg one way
Round trip: 102.7 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $23.62 $47.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.58 $53.16
Premium $4.95 $28.63 $57.27
Diesel $5.98 $34.56 $69.13

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 State College. The current time is 21:41:39.

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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.