How far is Philadelphia, PA from East Stroudsburg, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to East Stroudsburg, PA is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and East Stroudsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and East Stroudsburg.
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Start on South Penn Square
121 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square
737 ft · 19 sec · East Penn Square
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
803 ft · 21 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 16th Street
2132 ft · 55 sec · North 16th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge
1091 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
12.1 mi · 17 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
3232 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24.3 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
2465 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown
69 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto John Fries Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway
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Turn left onto Portzer Road
2300 ft · 1 min · Portzer Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road
2098 ft · 59 sec · Portzer Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pumping Station Road
2337 ft · 1 min · West Pumping Station Road
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Turn left
7.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Bethlehem
2734 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge
1968 ft · 26 sec · Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge
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Continue on PA-33
24 mi · 30 min · PA-33
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Keep slight right to continue on US 209 North: Stroudsburg
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Park Avenue
1140 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Barry Street
590 ft · 31 sec · Barry Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1709 ft · 47 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Main Street
2120 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Brown Street
1475 ft · 55 sec · Brown Street
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Turn left onto South Courtland Street
1930 ft · 1 min · South Courtland Street
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Turn right onto Analomink Street
100 m · 17 sec · Analomink Street
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Turn left onto North Kistler Street
15 m · 2 sec · North Kistler Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Kistler Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and East Stroudsburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24.3 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny near East Stroudsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to East Stroudsburg?
The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Coopersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Philadelphia and 48.8 miles from East Stroudsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Philadelphia and Mostly Sunny near East Stroudsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Coopersburg
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 Coopersburg.
Paoli
Ardmore
Exton
Cornwells Heights
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and East Stroudsburg. Straight-line distance: 72.36 mi (116.45 km).
#1 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,578,487 |
| Coordinates | 39.9523300, -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Stroudsburg
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,085 |
| Coordinates | 40.9995400, -75.1812900 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Stroudsburg (-75.18129, 40.99954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $14.10 | $28.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.87 | $31.73 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.09 | $34.18 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $20.63 | $41.26 |
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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