Durham, North Carolina to Wilkes-Barre: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Wilkes-Barre?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Wilkes-Barre is 397.7 miles (640 km) as the crow flies. Wilkes-Barre is located NNE of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 477.2 miles, taking about 9h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina 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 Durham, North Carolina 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.