Newark, New Jersey to Pottstown: Road Trip Guide & Distance

84.7 miles 136.3 km · straight line
105.9 miles estimated 170.4 km · driving distance
2h 8min estimated drive time
$10 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
247° WSW bearing direction

How far is Newark, New Jersey from Pottstown?

The distance from Newark, New Jersey to Pottstown is 84.7 miles (136.3 km) as the crow flies. Pottstown is located WSW of Newark, New Jersey. By car, the driving distance is approximately 105.9 miles, taking about 2h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Newark, New Jersey in New Jersey and Pottstown in Pennsylvania.

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. 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. 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 Newark, New Jersey and Pottstown. 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 Newark, New Jersey to Pottstown

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 8min $10 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 34min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 2min $13–$37* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Newark, New Jersey & Pottstown

Quick Facts

Newark, New Jersey
40.74°N, 74.17°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Pottstown
40.25°N, 75.65°W
America/New_York
46m 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 294 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients