New Castle, Pennsylvania to Portsmouth, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

210.7 miles 339.1 km · straight line
263.4 miles estimated 423.9 km · driving distance
5h 18min estimated drive time
$25 - $31 estimated fuel cost
~55min flight time
223° SW bearing direction

How far is New Castle, Pennsylvania from Portsmouth, Ohio?

The distance from New Castle, Pennsylvania to Portsmouth, Ohio is 210.7 miles (339.1 km) as the crow flies. Portsmouth, Ohio is located SW of New Castle, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 263.4 miles, taking about 5h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 55min. Both are located in United States — New Castle, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania and Portsmouth, Ohio in Ohio.

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 New Castle, Pennsylvania and Portsmouth, Ohio. 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 New Castle, Pennsylvania to Portsmouth, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 18min $25 - $31 Flexible stops
Fly ~55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 22min $21–$40* Budget
Train ~5h 2min $32–$92* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Castle, Pennsylvania & Portsmouth, Ohio

Quick Facts

New Castle, Pennsylvania
41.00°N, 80.35°W
America/New_York
260m elevation
Portsmouth, Ohio
38.73°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
162m 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 118.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients