Rome, New York to Wilkes-Barre: Road Trip Guide & Distance

137.6 miles 221.5 km · straight line
172.1 miles estimated 276.9 km · driving distance
3h 28min estimated drive time
$17 - $20 estimated fuel cost
~47min flight time
189° S bearing direction

How far is Rome, New York from Wilkes-Barre?

The distance from Rome, New York to Wilkes-Barre is 137.6 miles (221.5 km) as the crow flies. Wilkes-Barre is located S of Rome, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 172.1 miles, taking about 3h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 47min. Both are located in United States — Rome, New York in New York 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. 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 Rome, New York 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 Rome, New York to Wilkes-Barre

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 28min $17 - $20 Flexible stops
Fly ~47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 10min $14–$26* Budget
Train ~3h 18min $21–$60* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Rome, New York & Wilkes-Barre

Quick Facts

Rome, New York
43.21°N, 75.46°W
America/New_York
139m 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 46 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 11 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 180.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients