Pottstown to Wilkes-Barre: Road Trip Guide & Distance

70.2 miles 112.9 km · straight line
87.7 miles estimated 141.1 km · driving distance
1h 46min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
350° N bearing direction

How far is Pottstown from Wilkes-Barre?

The distance from Pottstown to Wilkes-Barre is 70.2 miles (112.9 km) as the crow flies. Wilkes-Barre is located N of Pottstown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 87.7 miles, taking about 1h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States.

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 Pottstown 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 Pottstown to Wilkes-Barre

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 46min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 7min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 41min $11–$31* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Pottstown & Wilkes-Barre

Quick Facts

Pottstown
40.25°N, 75.65°W
America/New_York
46m 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 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 355 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients