How far is Blairstown, IA from New Cumberland, PA?
The driving distance from Blairstown, IA to New Cumberland, PA is about 911.9 miles (1467.5 km), with a travel time of about 16h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 799.1 miles (1286 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 33h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 16h 48m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blairstown and New Cumberland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blairstown and New Cumberland.
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Start on Locust Street
801 ft · 16 sec · Locust Street
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Continue on 21st Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · 21st Avenue
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Turn right onto 73rd Street
21.7 mi · 25 min · 73rd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 South, US 218 South, IA 27 South: Iowa City, Airport
2293 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
15.4 mi · 17 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Davenport
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
49.7 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
13.2 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
13.9 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
2239 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
144.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Keep slight left
23.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 90
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll Road East
1438 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
135.9 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Continue on Ohio Turnpike
141.9 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
90.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
242.9 mi · 4 hr 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 83: York, Baltimore, Harrisburg
2150 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward New Cumberland
949 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto 16th Street
1686 ft · 47 sec · 16th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Brandt Avenue
22 m · 3 sec · Brandt Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brandt Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blairstown and New Cumberland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
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243 mi · 04h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny leaving Blairstown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Cumberland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blairstown to New Cumberland?
The road trip is about 911.9 miles (1467.5 km) and usually takes 16h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wauseon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 455.1 miles from Blairstown and 456.8 miles from New Cumberland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 799.1 miles (1286 km), while the road route adds roughly 112.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $121.35 one way or $242.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 286 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Blairstown and New Cumberland, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny around Blairstown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Cumberland.
Stop Ideas Near Wauseon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wauseon.
Bryan
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Waterloo
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blairstown and New Cumberland. Straight-line distance: 799.09 mi (1286.01 km).
#1 Blairstown
City in Benton County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 653 |
| Coordinates | 41.9094400, -92.0843500 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Cumberland
City in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 7,300 |
| Coordinates | 40.2323100, -76.8847000 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Cumberland (-76.8847, 40.23231)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1467 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 30h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 22h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 18h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 15h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 13h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 11h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $121.35 | $242.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $136.86 | $273.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $149.77 | $299.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $170.68 | $341.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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