How far is Stroudsburg, PA from Reading, PA?
The driving distance from Stroudsburg, PA to Reading, PA is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stroudsburg and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stroudsburg and Reading.
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Start on Monroe Street
1146 ft · 56 sec · Monroe Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 9th Street
139 m · 15 sec · North 9th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1584 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
88 m · 5 sec · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 209 south to PA 33 south: Snydersville
25.2 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
17.1 mi · 23 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown
1303 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Schantz Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Schantz Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hamilton Boulevard
7 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Kutztown Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road
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Keep slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
2089 ft · 39 sec · 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
1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike
30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
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Continue on Kutztown Road
1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road
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Continue on Allentown Pike
2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike
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Continue on Allentown Pike
1.9 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike
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Continue on North 5th Street Highway
5 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street Highway
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Continue on South 5th Street
619 ft · 22 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
550 ft · 17 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
599 ft · 25 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Penn Street
85 m · 5 sec · Penn Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stroudsburg and Reading.
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.
US 209 south to PA 33 south
Keep slight right to continue on US 209 south to PA 33 south: Snydersville
25.2 mi · 00h 32m
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 Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Stroudsburg and Mostly Sunny near Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stroudsburg to Reading?
The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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 36.8 miles from Stroudsburg and 42.4 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.40 one way or $22.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 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 Reading.
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 Stroudsburg and Reading. Straight-line distance: 59.14 mi (95.17 km).
#1 Stroudsburg
Borough in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 5,547 |
| Coordinates | 40.9867600, -75.1946200 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Reading
The fourth most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 88,217 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356500, -75.9268700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Penn Street (-75.926876, 40.335365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.40 | $22.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.68 | $33.37 |
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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