Charleston, West Virginia to Wilkes-Barre: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Charleston, West Virginia from Wilkes-Barre?

The distance from Charleston, West Virginia to Wilkes-Barre is 364.9 miles (587.3 km) as the crow flies. Wilkes-Barre is located NE of Charleston, West Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 437.9 miles, taking about 8h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, West Virginia in West 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 Charleston, West Virginia 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.