How far is Scranton, PA from Stroudsburg, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Stroudsburg, PA is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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 00h 59m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Stroudsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Stroudsburg.
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Start on Wyoming Avenue
689 ft · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
976 ft · 25 sec · Lackawanna Avenue
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1191 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1729 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto President Biden Expressway
1 km · 53 sec · President Biden Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Binghamton
2408 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east
2101 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford
2050 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
23.6 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
13 mi · 18 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Park Avenue
1140 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
1269 ft · 40 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on South 7th Street
952 ft · 44 sec · South 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and 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.
I 380 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
23.6 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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scranton and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Stroudsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Stroudsburg?
The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 23.1 miles from Scranton and 23.1 miles from Stroudsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.66 one way or $13.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Scranton and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Stroudsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Tobyhanna
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 Tobyhanna.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Stroudsburg. Straight-line distance: 38.07 mi (61.27 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stroudsburg
Borough in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 5,547 |
| Coordinates | 40.9867600, -75.1946200 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stroudsburg (-75.19462, 40.98676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.50 | $14.99 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.08 | $16.15 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.75 | $19.49 |
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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