How far is Newcomer, PA from Palmer, PA?

The driving distance from Newcomer, PA to Palmer, PA is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.04 mi
00h 19m
Flight
7.12 mi
11.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.12 mi
Kilometers
11.46 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.04 mi
Kilometers
17.77 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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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 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palmer
Wed, Apr 15, 8:12 AM EDT
Return by in Newcomer
Wed, Apr 15, 8:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newcomer
2026-04-15T07:53
Arrive Palmer
Wed, Apr 15, 8:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newcomer
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Masontown
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

From Newcomer
5.5 mi
00h 09m
To Palmer
5.5 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Newcomer and Palmer.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newcomer and Palmer.

  1. 1

    Start on Mallberry Street

    42 m · 8 sec · Mallberry Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Walnut Hill Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Walnut Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sr3012

    1.1 km · 2 min · Sr3012

  4. 4

    Continue on Leckrone Highhouse Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Leckrone Highhouse Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Edenborn Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Edenborn Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Ball Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ball Hill Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Sr3013

    2360 ft · 2 min · Sr3013

  8. 8

    Continue on Palmer Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Palmer Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Croushore Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Croushore Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Tank Hill Road

    61 m · 9 sec · Tank Hill Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tank Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newcomer and Palmer.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Leckrone Highhouse Road
3.8 mi · 34%
Croushore Road
1.63 mi · 15%
Walnut Hill Road
1.56 mi · 14%
Ball Hill Road
1.2 mi · 11%
Edenborn Road
1.01 mi · 9%
Palmer Road
0.66 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Leckrone Highhouse Road

Continue on Leckrone Highhouse Road

3.8 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
7.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Masontown
00h 09m from Newcomer
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Newcomer and Chance Rain Showers near Palmer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newcomer to Palmer?

The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Masontown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Newcomer and 5.5 miles from Palmer.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.59 one way or $3.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Newcomer and Chance Rain Showers near Palmer.

Stop Ideas Near Masontown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Masontown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Masontown.

RAIL

Connellsville station

32 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Greensburg

59 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Union Station

67 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Latrobe station

68 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newcomer and Palmer. Straight-line distance: 7.12 mi (11.46 km).

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#1 Newcomer

Newcomer is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.8792400, -79.7922700
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Palmer

#2 Palmer

Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population21,443
Coordinates39.9117400, -79.9197700
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Mallberry Street (-79.792662, 39.87928)
End: Tank Hill Road (-79.91971, 39.911689)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.47 L · about $1.59
Round trip
$3.19
0.78 gal · 2.94 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.59 $3.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.79 $3.59
Premium $4.95 $1.93 $3.86
Diesel $5.98 $2.33 $4.66

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Newcomer and Palmer. The current time is 07:53:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.