Blacksburg to Wilkes-Barre: Road Trip Guide & Distance

368.5 miles 593 km · straight line
442.2 miles estimated 711.6 km · driving distance
8h 54min estimated drive time
$43 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
40° NE bearing direction

How far is Blacksburg from Wilkes-Barre?

The distance from Blacksburg to Wilkes-Barre is 368.5 miles (593 km) as the crow flies. Wilkes-Barre is located NE of Blacksburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 442.2 miles, taking about 8h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Blacksburg in Virginia and Wilkes-Barre in Pennsylvania.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Blacksburg and Wilkes-Barre. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Blacksburg to Wilkes-Barre

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 54min $43 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 41min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 27min $53–$155* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Blacksburg & Wilkes-Barre

Quick Facts

Blacksburg
37.23°N, 80.41°W
America/New_York
633m elevation
Wilkes-Barre
41.25°N, 75.88°W
America/New_York
163m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients