How far is New Castle, IN from Goshen, IN?
The driving distance from New Castle, IN to Goshen, IN is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Decatur County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Castle and Goshen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Castle and Goshen.
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Start on South Main Street
828 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
3155 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn left onto South Memorial Drive
9.9 mi · 15 min · South Memorial Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
1458 ft · 25 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on National Road
2452 ft · 47 sec · National Road
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Turn left
14 mi · 21 min
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Turn right
23.7 mi · 35 min
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Turn left
22.5 mi · 34 min
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Turn left onto North State Street
2 mi · 3 min · North State Street
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Continue on State Roads 3 & 7
2833 ft · 2 min · State Roads 3 & 7
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Continue on Poplar Street
686 ft · 11 sec · Poplar Street
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Turn slight left onto One Street
87 m · 5 sec · One Street
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Continue on Jackson Street
851 ft · 14 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn straight
1476 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR_3
111 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight
23.4 mi · 35 min
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Continue straight
1471 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto South Goshen Road
1 mi · 4 min · South Goshen Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lovers Lane
4 m · 1 sec · East Lovers Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lovers Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Castle and Goshen.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
23.7 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Castle and Sunny near Goshen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Castle to Goshen?
The road trip is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km) and usually takes 02h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Craig is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from New Castle and 49.6 miles from Goshen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.24 one way or $26.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Castle and Sunny near Goshen.
Stop Ideas Near Craig
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 Craig.
Connersville station
Indianapolis Union Station
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Castle and Goshen. Straight-line distance: 88.76 mi (142.84 km).
#1 New Castle
City in Indiana
| Population | 17,106 |
| Coordinates | 39.9289400, -85.3702500 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Goshen
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 34,168 |
| Coordinates | 38.6714500, -85.7096900 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Lovers Lane (-85.70969, 38.67149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.24 | $26.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.93 | $29.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.34 | $32.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.62 | $37.23 |
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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