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

The driving distance from McMurray, PA to East Stroudsburg, PA is about 311.5 miles (501.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.8 miles (421.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
311.51 mi
06h 33m
Flight
261.8 mi
421.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.8 mi
Kilometers
421.33 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.51 mi
Kilometers
501.32 km
Drive Time
06h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Stroudsburg
Thu, Nov 12, 10:10 AM EST
Return by in McMurray
Thu, Nov 12, 4:43 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMurray
2026-11-12T03:36
Arrive East Stroudsburg
Thu, Nov 12, 10:10 AM EST
Route Timing
06h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:33 PM to 2:03 PM EST

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

Leave by
10:54 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in McMurray
8:00 PM EST
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 McMurray
155.2 mi
03h 16m
To East Stroudsburg
156.3 mi
03h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 13 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Thomas Road

    16 m · 5 sec · Thomas Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East McMurray Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · East McMurray Road

  3. 3

    Continue on McMurray Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · McMurray Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    580 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Cochran Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Cochran Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Greentree Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.7 mi · 21 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    146.4 mi · 2 hr 46 min · Keystone Shortway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Park Avenue

    1140 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Barry Street

    590 ft · 31 sec · Barry Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1709 ft · 47 sec · Broad Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    2120 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Brown Street

    1475 ft · 55 sec · Brown Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Courtland Street

    1930 ft · 1 min · South Courtland Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Analomink Street

    100 m · 17 sec · Analomink Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Kistler Street

    15 m · 2 sec · North Kistler Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Kistler Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
146 mi · 47%
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 20%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 19%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.7 mi · 5%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 4%
Washington Road
3.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

146 mi · 02h 46m

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 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.7 mi
261.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Gap
03h 16m from McMurray
Leave By
10:54 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving McMurray and Light Rain near East Stroudsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 311.5 miles (501.3 km) and usually takes 06h 33m 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 155.2 miles from McMurray and 156.3 miles from East Stroudsburg.

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

The direct path is about 261.8 miles (421.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.7 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 EST. 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 $47.66 one way or $95.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around McMurray and Light Rain near East Stroudsburg.

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
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Tyrone

47 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
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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 McMurray and East Stroudsburg. Straight-line distance: 261.8 mi (421.33 km).

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#1 McMurray

Census-designated place in Peters Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (USA)

Population66,573
Coordinates40.2778500, -80.0839400
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
East Stroudsburg

#2 East Stroudsburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population10,085
Coordinates40.9995400, -75.1812900
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: McMurray (-80.08394, 40.27785)
End: East Stroudsburg (-75.18129, 40.99954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 501 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.99 gal
41.61 L · about $47.66
Round trip
$95.33
21.98 gal · 83.22 L
Estimated CO2
97.7 kg one way
Round trip: 195.3 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $47.66 $95.33
Mid-grade $4.77 $52.40 $104.80
Premium $5.21 $57.27 $114.54
Diesel $6.54 $71.92 $143.84

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between McMurray and East Stroudsburg. The current time is 03:36:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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