Origin
Norristown, PA
Late night in Norristown on Monday
Local time
2:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norristown, PA to East Stroudsburg, PA
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
84 mi
135 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
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6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norristown, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Norristown, PA to East Stroudsburg, PA covers 84 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Powell Street, East Spruce Street, Dekalb Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
42 miles from Norristown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 57m drive with frequent turns across 84 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Powell Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Norristown, PA to East Stroudsburg, PA is easy. At 1h 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Norristown, PA to East Stroudsburg, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Powell Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Spruce Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dekalb Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Johnson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Plymouth Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sandy Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Germantown Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 276 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Powell Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norristown, PA and East Stroudsburg, PA.
1
Start on Spring Alley
46 ft
·
11 sec
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Spring Alley
2
Turn sharp left onto Powell Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Powell Street
3
Turn right onto East Spruce Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Spruce Street
4
Turn left onto Dekalb Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Dekalb Street
5
Turn right onto East Johnson Highway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Johnson Highway
6
Continue on Plymouth Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Plymouth Road
7
Turn left onto Sandy Hill Road
184 ft
·
6 sec
·
Sandy Hill Road
8
Keep slight right to continue on Plymouth Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Plymouth Road
9
Turn right onto West Germantown Pike
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Germantown Pike
10
Take the ramp straight toward I 276, PATP, I 476 North: Harrisburg, New Jersey
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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I 276, PATP, I 476 North: Harrisburg, New Jersey
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 276 East: Northeast Extension, Allentown, New Jersey
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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I 276 East: Northeast Extension, Allentown, New Jersey
12
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Northeast Extension, Allentown
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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I 476 North: Northeast Extension, Allentown
14
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
15
Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
16
Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown
226 ft
·
8 sec
·
PA 663 North: Quakertown
17
Turn left onto John Fries Highway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
John Fries Highway
18
Turn left onto Portzer Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Portzer Road
19
Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Portzer Road
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pumping Station Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pumping Station Road
21
Turn left
7.5 mi
·
12 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Bethlehem
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 78 East: Bethlehem
23
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
11 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
25
Continue on Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge
26
Continue on PA-33
24 mi
·
29 min
·
PA-33
27
Keep slight right to continue on US 209 North: Stroudsburg
5.7 mi
·
7 min
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US 209 North: Stroudsburg
28
Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Park Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
PA 611: Park Avenue
29
Continue on Barry Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Barry Street
30
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Broad Street
31
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
32
Continue on Brown Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Brown Street
33
Turn left onto South Courtland Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Courtland Street
34
Turn right onto Analomink Street
328 ft
·
17 sec
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Analomink Street
35
Turn left onto North Kistler Street
49 ft
·
2 sec
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North Kistler Street
36
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42 miles from Norristown, PA, or about 58m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Stroudsburg, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Norristown, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Norristown, PA
This is one driving day of about 84 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Norristown, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42 mi from Norristown, PA · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42 miles from Norristown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in East Stroudsburg, PA
The final approach into East Stroudsburg, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around East Stroudsburg, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.90 one way
$27.80 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $15.21 | $30.42 |
| premium | $4.92 | $16.28 | $32.55 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.66 | $37.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
| Efficient EV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.76 | $5.38 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
East Stroudsburg, PA
Late night in East Stroudsburg on Monday
Local time
2:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 57m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Norristown, PA to East Stroudsburg, PA covers 84 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Powell Street, East Spruce Street, Dekalb Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42 miles from Norristown, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Norristown, PA to East Stroudsburg, PA is easy. At 1h 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Norristown, PA to East Stroudsburg, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Norristown, PA to East Stroudsburg, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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