Origin
Philadelphia, PA
Morning in Philadelphia on Monday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Stroudsburg, PA
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
96.6 mi
155 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Philadelphia, PA
Samyantak Mohanty
Stroudsburg, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Traveling from Philadelphia to Stroudsburg covers 96.6 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 9 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate sprint, you should plan for a single day of travel. You can expect to spend approximately $16 on fuel for the journey. Since both cities are located within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, you will remain in familiar territory throughout the trip. This route is ideal for those who prefer navigating local roads over monotonous highway driving. It works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, offering enough flexibility to arrive, explore, and return without needing an overnight stay.
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
48.3 miles from Philadelphia, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a hands-on experience behind the wheel, as this 96.6-mile path is defined by its turn-heavy local nature. You will navigate via East Penn Square, John F, and North 16th Street, which means the highway share for this trip is 0 percent. Because the route avoids major interstates, you will face a series of technical turns that require your full attention throughout the duration. There is no single longest stretch of uninterrupted highway, so you should prepare for a consistent, engaging drive that keeps you alert. The road’s personality is deliberate and local, prioritizing backroads over the high-speed transit found on typical turnpikes.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Penn Square 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 Philadelphia, PA to Stroudsburg, PA is easy. At 2h 9m 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 Philadelphia, PA to Stroudsburg, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Penn Square | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John F | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 16th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 676 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Vine Street Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Schuylkill Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 476 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mid-County Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Penn Square
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, PA and Stroudsburg, PA.
1
Start on South Penn Square
397 ft
·
9 sec
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South Penn Square
2
Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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East Penn Square
3
Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
4
Turn right onto North 16th Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
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North 16th Street
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge
6
Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Vine Street Expressway
7
Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
9
Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
10
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
11
Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
0.5 mi
·
2 min
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PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
12
Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown
226 ft
·
8 sec
·
PA 663 North: Quakertown
13
Turn left onto John Fries Highway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
John Fries Highway
14
Turn left onto Portzer Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Portzer Road
15
Exit the roundabout onto Portzer Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Portzer Road
16
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pumping Station Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pumping Station Road
17
Turn left
7.5 mi
·
12 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Bethlehem
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 78 East: Bethlehem
19
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
11 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
21
Continue on Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge
22
Continue on PA-33
24 mi
·
29 min
·
PA-33
23
Keep slight right to continue on US 209 North: Stroudsburg
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
US 209 North: Stroudsburg
24
Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Park Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
PA 611: Park Avenue
25
Turn left onto Park Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Park Avenue
26
Continue on South 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
South 7th Street
27
Arrive at your destination
3 ft
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, you should aim to depart during daylight hours to maintain better visibility on local roads. Since the drive is roughly 2 hours and 9 minutes long, you have the flexibility to make the trip in one go without the need for structured rest stops. Budgeting $16 for fuel is a safe bet for the 96.6-mile distance, though it is wise to fill up before leaving urban Philadelphia to avoid navigating unfamiliar stations. Pay close attention to your GPS while moving through the various local streets, as the lack of highway signage means you will be relying on city navigation throughout. Staying alert for directional changes is the best way to manage this specific, non-highway route effectively.
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 48.3 miles from Philadelphia, PA, or about 1h 4m 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 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.3 miles or 1h 4m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stroudsburg, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia, PA
This is one driving day of about 96.6 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Philadelphia, 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 48.3 mi from Philadelphia, PA · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 48.3 miles from Philadelphia, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Stroudsburg, PA
The final approach into 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 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
$15.98 one way
$31.97 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $17.49 | $34.98 |
| premium | $4.92 | $18.72 | $37.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.46 | $42.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29 | 0 | $10.14 | $4.64 |
| Efficient EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.45 | $3.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.52 | $6.18 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Stroudsburg, PA
Morning in Stroudsburg on Monday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 9m 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 Philadelphia, PA to Stroudsburg, PA covers 96.6 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Penn Square, John F, North 16th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.3 miles from Philadelphia, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.98 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 Philadelphia, PA to Stroudsburg, PA is easy. At 2h 9m 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 Philadelphia, PA to Stroudsburg, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Philadelphia, PA to Stroudsburg, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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