Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to Wilkes-Barre: Road Trip Guide & Distance

288.6 miles 464.5 km · straight line
360.8 miles estimated 580.6 km · driving distance
7h 15min estimated drive time
CAD 58 - CAD 72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
182° S bearing direction

How far is Ottawa, Ontario, Canada from Wilkes-Barre?

The distance from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to Wilkes-Barre is 288.6 miles (464.5 km) as the crow flies. Wilkes-Barre is located S of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 360.8 miles, taking about 7h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada, while Wilkes-Barre is in Pennsylvania, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 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 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to Wilkes-Barre

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 15min CAD 58 - CAD 72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 42min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 53min $43–$126* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ottawa, Ontario, Canada & Wilkes-Barre

Quick Facts

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
45.42°N, 75.70°W
America/Toronto
70m 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 96 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients