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Distance from Plains to Wilkes-Barre

Driving Distance
3.8 mi 6.1 km
Flying Distance
2.6 mi 4.2 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Plains, Pennsylvania to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is 3.8 mi (6.1 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 2.6 mi (4.2 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 0 min

The estimated travel time by road is 9 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, short in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 27 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Plains
Place Plains
State/Province Pennsylvania
Country US
Latitude 41.275465
Longitude -75.850612
GPS 41.275465° N, 75.850612° W
Local Time 1:37 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Wilkes-Barre
Place Wilkes-Barre
State/Province Pennsylvania
Country US
Latitude 41.245915
Longitude -75.881308
GPS 41.245915° N, 75.881308° W
Local Time 1:37 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Plains, Pennsylvania to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania covers 3.8 mi (6.1 km) in a southwest direction. This secondary roads, short route typically takes 9 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (3.2-3.8 miles / 5-6 km). The primary route shown here saves 2 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 27 mph (43 km/h).

Available Routes

S Main St and Wilkes-Barre Blvd
3.8 mi 9 minutes
Shortest
Wilkes-Barre Blvd
3.6 mi 9 minutes
S Main St and N Pennsylvania Ave
3.2 mi 8 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.