Carlisle, Pennsylvania to Newark, Delaware: Road Trip Guide & Distance

84.2 miles 135.5 km · straight line
105.3 miles estimated 169.4 km · driving distance
2h 7min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
115° ESE bearing direction

How far is Carlisle, Pennsylvania from Newark, Delaware?

The distance from Carlisle, Pennsylvania to Newark, Delaware is 84.2 miles (135.5 km) as the crow flies. Newark, Delaware is located ESE of Carlisle, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 105.3 miles, taking about 2h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Carlisle, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania and Newark, Delaware in Delaware.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Carlisle, Pennsylvania and Newark, 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.

How to Get from Carlisle, Pennsylvania to Newark, Delaware

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 7min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 32min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 1min $13–$37* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carlisle, Pennsylvania & Newark, Delaware

Quick Facts

Carlisle, Pennsylvania
40.20°N, 77.19°W
America/New_York
146m elevation
Newark, Delaware
39.68°N, 75.75°W
America/New_York
38m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 295.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients