Cortland to Wilkes-Barre: Road Trip Guide & Distance

94.9 miles 152.7 km · straight line
118.6 miles estimated 190.9 km · driving distance
2h 23min estimated drive time
$11 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
171° S bearing direction

How far is Cortland from Wilkes-Barre?

The distance from Cortland to Wilkes-Barre is 94.9 miles (152.7 km) as the crow flies. Wilkes-Barre is located S of Cortland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 118.6 miles, taking about 2h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Cortland in New York and Wilkes-Barre in Pennsylvania.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cortland 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 Cortland to Wilkes-Barre

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 23min $11 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 52min $9–$18* Budget
Train ~2h 16min $14–$42* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cortland & Wilkes-Barre

Quick Facts

Cortland
42.60°N, 76.18°W
America/New_York
344m 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 32 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 262.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients