How far is Wilkes-Barre, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Wilkes-Barre and Philadelphia is 96.98 miles (156.07 km).
Flight distance from Wilkes-Barre, PA to Philadelphia, PA is 96.98 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Wilkes-Barre to Philadelphia with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is: 113.79 miles (183.13 km) by car.
Driving from Wilkes-Barre to Philadelphia will take approximately 02 hours 02 minutes.
#1 Wilkes-Barre
County seat of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 2908 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°14'45"N 75°52'53"W |
| Latitude | 41.2459100 |
| Longitude | -75.8813100 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It is located on the Delaware River, in eastern Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is a major center for finance, commerce, and education.
| Population | 1578487 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°57'8"N 75°9'50"W |
| Latitude | 39.9523300 |
| Longitude | -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Philadelphia: South Penn Square (-75.163922,39.951648)
Estimated Travel Time Between Wilkes-Barre and Philadelphia
The distance between Wilkes-Barre and Philadelphia is 183 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 02 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Wilkes-Barre and Philadelphia. The current time is 02:32:48.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 47 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 50 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 53 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 37 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 31 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 25 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.2 liters (4.02 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wilkes-Barre and Philadelphia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wilkes-Barre to Philadelphia is $14.92 (diesel $19.14).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $14.92 | $16.55 | $17.84 | $19.14 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Wilkes-Barre and Philadelphia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
