Roanoke to Wilkes-Barre: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Roanoke from Wilkes-Barre?

The distance from Roanoke to Wilkes-Barre is 350.1 miles (563.4 km) as the crow flies. Wilkes-Barre is located NE of Roanoke. By car, the driving distance is approximately 420.1 miles, taking about 8h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Roanoke in Virginia 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 Roanoke 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.