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

200 miles 321.9 km · straight line
250 miles estimated 402.4 km · driving distance
5h 2min estimated drive time
$24 - $30 estimated fuel cost
~54min flight time
286° WNW bearing direction

How far is Hershey from New Castle, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Hershey to New Castle, Pennsylvania is 200 miles (321.9 km) as the crow flies. New Castle, Pennsylvania is located WNW of Hershey. By car, the driving distance is approximately 250 miles, taking about 5h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 54min. Both are located in United States.

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 Hershey 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 Hershey to New Castle, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 2min $24 - $30 Flexible stops
Fly ~54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 2min $20–$38* Budget
Train ~4h 47min $30–$88* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hershey & New Castle, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Hershey
40.29°N, 76.65°W
America/New_York
128m 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 67 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 17 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 124.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients