How far is Stroudsburg, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Stroudsburg, PA to Erie, PA is about 356.8 miles (574.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 264.8 miles (426.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
356.8 mi
05h 26m
Flight
264.83 mi
426.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.83 mi
Kilometers
426.21 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.8 mi
Kilometers
574.22 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 3:12 AM EDT
Return by in Stroudsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 8:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stroudsburg
2026-04-18T21:45
Arrive Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 3:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stroudsburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bigler
PA

Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

From Stroudsburg
178 mi
02h 43m
To Erie
178.8 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stroudsburg and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on Monroe Street

    1146 ft · 56 sec · Monroe Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 9th Street

    139 m · 15 sec · North 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1584 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    88 m · 5 sec · Keystone Shortway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    285.6 mi · 5 hr 14 min · Keystone Shortway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
286 mi · 80%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 19%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.07 mi
State Street
0.44 mi
PA 5 East
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

286 mi · 05h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+92 mi
264.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bigler
02h 43m from Stroudsburg
Leave By
6:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Stroudsburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stroudsburg to Erie?

The road trip is about 356.8 miles (574.2 km) and usually takes 05h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bigler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178 miles from Stroudsburg and 178.8 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 264.8 miles (426.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 92 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.44 one way or $102.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Stroudsburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Bigler

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

35 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

53 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

61 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

75 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stroudsburg and Erie. Straight-line distance: 264.83 mi (426.21 km).

Stroudsburg

#1 Stroudsburg

Borough in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,547
Coordinates40.9867600, -75.1946200
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe Street (-75.194532, 40.986573)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 574 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.59 gal
47.66 L · about $51.44
Round trip
$102.89
25.18 gal · 95.32 L
Estimated CO2
111.9 kg one way
Round trip: 223.8 kg / 493 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $51.44 $102.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $57.90 $115.80
Premium $4.95 $62.37 $124.74
Diesel $5.98 $75.29 $150.58

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 Stroudsburg and Erie. The current time is 21:45:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.