How far is Stroudsburg, PA from Philadelphia, PA?

The driving distance from Stroudsburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
99.66 mi
01h 43m
Flight
71.49 mi
115.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.49 mi
Kilometers
115.05 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.66 mi
Kilometers
160.39 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Philadelphia
Sat, Apr 18, 11:29 PM EDT
Return by in Stroudsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 1:12 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 Philadelphia
Sat, Apr 18, 11:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stroudsburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Emmaus
PA

Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

From Stroudsburg
49.8 mi
00h 51m
To Philadelphia
49.9 mi
00h 51m

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
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on US 209 south to PA 33 south: Snydersville

    25.2 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    15.7 mi · 21 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476 Toll: Philadelphia, Scranton

    1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Philadelphia

    731 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on 15th Street, Central Philadelphia

    96 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1987 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto South Penn Square

    115 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on South Penn Square

    51 m · 3 sec · South Penn Square

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Penn Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.4 mi · 38%
US 209 south to PA 33 south
25.2 mi · 25%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
15.7 mi · 16%
Schuylkill Expressway
12.6 mi · 13%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.9 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
71.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmaus
00h 51m from Stroudsburg
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Stroudsburg and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Emmaus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Stroudsburg and 49.9 miles from Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.38 one way or $28.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Stroudsburg and Mostly Sunny near Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Emmaus

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

55 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

59 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

62 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

62 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stroudsburg and Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 71.49 mi (115.05 km).

Stroudsburg

#1 Stroudsburg

Borough in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Philadelphia

The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Population1,578,487
Coordinates39.9523300, -75.1637900
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe Street (-75.194532, 40.986573)
End: South Penn Square (-75.163922, 39.951648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.31 L · about $14.38
Round trip
$28.77
7.04 gal · 26.62 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.38 $28.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.19 $32.38
Premium $4.95 $17.44 $34.88
Diesel $5.98 $21.05 $42.10

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 Philadelphia. The current time is 21:45:41.

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.