No matter where you enter the Northeast region of the United States, the Pocono Mountains is never far. With such close proximity to major metropolitan areas such as New York City and Philadelphia, the Pocono Mountains is easily accessible from any destination. Who knew serenity was so close?
Six interstate highways, I-80, I-81, I-84, I-78, I-380 and I-476, make the Pocono Mountains region quick and easy to reach. Taking the bus? Greyhound and Martz Trailways have direct line services to the Pocono Mountains. How about a ride? Pocono Limousine will pick you up.
A frequent visitor to the Pocono region? The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission has information available on purchasing the E-ZPass. You'll also want to stay up-to-date on the Marshalls Creek Bypass (Routes 209 and 402) in Monroe County.
Plan a vacation in the Poconos of Pennsylvania.
Map Explorer: Use our map explorer (powered by Google Maps) to browse the 5 regions of the Pocono Mountains. Find dining options, things to do, places to stay in each region and more! Click here.
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Map/Regions: The Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania is divided into five regions. Learn more about the regions or download a map of the Pocono Mountains.
Visitors Centers: Stop by any of the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau's Visitors Centers off major Pennsylvania Interstates to pick up your Free Pocono Mountains Map, including Scenic Driving Routes.
Driving Distances:
| Albany, 3 hours Atlantic City, 3 hours Baltimore, 3 ½ hours Boston, 5 hours Buffalo , 5 ½ hours Charleston, 8 hours Cleveland, 7 hours Columbus, 8 hours | Dover, 3 hours Erie, 6 hours Harrisburg, 2 hours Hartford, 3 hours Manchester, 3 ½ hours New York City, 1 ½ hours Philadelphia, 2 hours Pittsburgh, 6 hours | Providence, 4 ¾ hours Rochester, 4 ½ hours Syracuse, 3 hours Trenton, 2 hours Washington, DC, 4 ½ hours |
Driving Directions:
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Airports Servicing the Pocono Mountains:
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), 800-FLY-LVIA
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 718-244-4444
LaGuardia International Airport (LGA), 718-533-3400
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 973-961-6000
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 800-PHL-GATE
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP), 877-2-FLYAVP
Pocono Mountains Regional Airports:
Cherry Ridge Airport (N30), Honesdale, 570-253-5833
Runway Length: 2,500'
Beltsville Airport (14N), Lehighton, 610-377-4807
Runway Length: 2120'
Flying Dollar Airport (8N4), Canadensis, 570-595-3465
Runway Length: 2,505'
Jake Arner Memorial (22N), Lehighton, 570-386-2330
Runway Length: 3,060'
Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport (MPO), Mount Pocono, 570-839-7161
Runway Length: 4,100'
Stroudsburg Pocono Airport (N53), East Stroudsburg, 570-421-8900
Runway Length: 3,117'
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