How far is Palmer, PA from Newcomer, PA?
The driving distance from Palmer, PA to Newcomer, PA is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Halfway Point
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Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmer and Newcomer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmer and Newcomer.
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Start on Tank Hill Road
61 m · 15 sec · Tank Hill Road
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Turn left onto Croushore Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Croushore Road
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Turn left onto Palmer Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Palmer Road
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Continue on Sr3013
2360 ft · 2 min · Sr3013
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Turn right
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Leckrone Highhouse Road
3.8 mi · 8 min · Leckrone Highhouse Road
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Continue on Sr3012
1.1 km · 2 min · Sr3012
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Turn left onto Walnut Hill Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Walnut Hill Road
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Turn left onto Mallberry Street
42 m · 6 sec · Mallberry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mallberry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmer and Newcomer.
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.
Leckrone Highhouse Road
Continue on Leckrone Highhouse Road
3.81 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Palmer and Chance Rain Showers near Newcomer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palmer to Newcomer?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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 Palmer and 5.5 miles from Newcomer.
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 7:32 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 Palmer and Chance Rain Showers near Newcomer.
Stop Ideas Near Masontown
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 Masontown.
Connellsville station
Greensburg
Union Station
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmer and Newcomer. Straight-line distance: 7.12 mi (11.46 km).
#1 Palmer
Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 21,443 |
| Coordinates | 39.9117400, -79.9197700 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newcomer
Newcomer is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.8792400, -79.7922700 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newcomer (-79.79227, 39.87924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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