How far is Reading, PA from East Stroudsburg, PA?
The driving distance from Reading, PA to East Stroudsburg, PA is about 75.2 miles (121 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reading and East Stroudsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reading and East Stroudsburg.
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Start on Penn Street
85 m · 9 sec · Penn Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
5 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street
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Continue on Allentown Pike
2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike
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Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road
1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road
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Continue on Allentown Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
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Continue on Kutztown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road
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Continue on Allentown Pike
2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road
42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road
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Keep slight left
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Schantz Road
81 m · 4 sec · Schantz Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Schantz Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Schantz Road
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Turn left
1922 ft · 46 sec
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Continue straight
52 m · 3 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
1420 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
17.9 mi · 24 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
2728 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto PA-33
21.2 mi · 27 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 Reading and East Stroudsburg.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
PA-33
Merge slight left onto PA-33
21.2 mi · 00h 27m
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 Reading 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 Reading to East Stroudsburg?
The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Catasauqua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Reading and 37.6 miles from East Stroudsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.83 one way or $21.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reading and Mostly Sunny near East Stroudsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Catasauqua
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 Catasauqua.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reading and East Stroudsburg. Straight-line distance: 60.25 mi (96.97 km).
#1 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| 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: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.83 | $21.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.19 | $24.37 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.13 | $26.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.85 | $31.69 |
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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