Wilkes-Barre to Wilmington, Delaware: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Wilkes-Barre from Wilmington, Delaware?

The distance from Wilkes-Barre to Wilmington, Delaware is 105.1 miles (169.2 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, Delaware is located S of Wilkes-Barre. By car, the driving distance is approximately 131.4 miles, taking about 2h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 43min. Both are located in United States — Wilkes-Barre in Pennsylvania and Wilmington, Delaware in Delaware.

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 Wilkes-Barre and Wilmington, Delaware. 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.