Gaithersburg to New Castle, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

210.1 miles 338.2 km · straight line
262.7 miles estimated 422.8 km · driving distance
5h 17min estimated drive time
$25 - $31 estimated fuel cost
~55min flight time
309° NW bearing direction

How far is Gaithersburg from New Castle, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Gaithersburg to New Castle, Pennsylvania is 210.1 miles (338.2 km) as the crow flies. New Castle, Pennsylvania is located NW of Gaithersburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 262.7 miles, taking about 5h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 55min. Both are located in United States — Gaithersburg in Maryland and New Castle, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gaithersburg and New Castle, Pennsylvania. 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 Gaithersburg to New Castle, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 17min $25 - $31 Flexible stops
Fly ~55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 20min $21–$39* Budget
Train ~5h 1min $32–$92* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gaithersburg & New Castle, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Gaithersburg
39.14°N, 77.20°W
America/New_York
153m elevation
New Castle, Pennsylvania
41.00°N, 80.35°W
America/New_York
260m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 70 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 18 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 118.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients