Gaithersburg to Wilkes-Barre: Road Trip Guide & Distance

161.1 miles 259.3 km · straight line
201.4 miles estimated 324.1 km · driving distance
4h 3min estimated drive time
$19 - $24 estimated fuel cost
~49min flight time
25° NNE bearing direction

How far is Gaithersburg from Wilkes-Barre?

The distance from Gaithersburg to Wilkes-Barre is 161.1 miles (259.3 km) as the crow flies. Wilkes-Barre is located NNE of Gaithersburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 201.4 miles, taking about 4h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 49min. Both are located in United States — Gaithersburg in Maryland and Wilkes-Barre in Pennsylvania.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg to Wilkes-Barre

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 3min $19 - $24 Flexible stops
Fly ~49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 52min $16–$30* Budget
Train ~3h 51min $24–$70* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gaithersburg & Wilkes-Barre

Quick Facts

Gaithersburg
39.14°N, 77.20°W
America/New_York
153m 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 54 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 13 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 154.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients