How far is Wilkes-Barre, PA from Erie, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Wilkes-Barre and Erie is 225.3 miles (362.58 km).
Flight distance from Wilkes-Barre, PA to Erie, PA is 225.3 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 39 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 35 minutes to travel from Wilkes-Barre to Erie with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to Erie, Pennsylvania is: 327.31 miles (526.76 km) by car.
Driving from Wilkes-Barre to Erie will take approximately 05 hours 13 minutes.
#1 Wilkes-Barre
County seat of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 2908 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°14'45"N 75°52'53"W |
| Latitude | 41.2459100 |
| Longitude | -75.8813100 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania. It is located on the shore of Lake Erie in northwestern Pennsylvania. Erie is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Erie Maritime Museum and the Erie Art Museum.
| Population | 95077 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°7'45"N 80°5'6"W |
| Latitude | 42.1292200 |
| Longitude | -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Erie: State Street (-80.085094,42.129207)
Estimated Travel Time Between Wilkes-Barre and Erie
The distance between Wilkes-Barre and Erie is 527 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 51 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Wilkes-Barre and Erie. The current time is 18:12:48.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 54 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 10 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 32 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 27 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 40 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 21 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 43.72 liters (11.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wilkes-Barre and Erie.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wilkes-Barre to Erie is $42.93 (diesel $55.06).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $42.93 | $47.62 | $51.3 | $55.06 |
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The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Wilkes-Barre and Erie (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
