Major Roadways Near Wilkes-Barre
- Interstate 81 cuts vertically through the eastern side of Pennsylvania. Driving north on I-81 from Wilkes-Barre will take you to Scranton and eventually the Maryland border, while driving south gets you to Harrisburg, though you could take a detour to Lehigh Gorge State Park for some white water rafting.
- Located a few miles north of Wilkes-Barre, Route 118 runs 42 miles east-west from Hughesville to Dallas. The approximate midpoint of Rt. 118, only 30 miles from Wilkes-Barre, goes through Ricketts Glen State Park. The park is a National Natural Landmark known for its 22 waterfalls, and visitors enjoy taking advantage of its well-kept campsites, 600-foot beach and beautiful scenery.