How far is Phillipsburg, NJ from New Cumberland, PA?

The driving distance from Phillipsburg, NJ to New Cumberland, PA is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
103.46 mi
02h 13m
Flight
94.61 mi
152.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.61 mi
Kilometers
152.26 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.46 mi
Kilometers
166.51 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Cumberland
Tue, Jul 21, 8:02 PM EDT
Return by in Phillipsburg
Tue, Jul 21, 10:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phillipsburg
2026-07-21T17:48
Arrive New Cumberland
Tue, Jul 21, 8:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Phillipsburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Centerport
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Phillipsburg
51.6 mi
01h 06m
To New Cumberland
51.8 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Jul 21 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Jul 21 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Phillipsburg and New Cumberland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Phillipsburg and New Cumberland.

  1. 1

    Start on Hudson Street

    1 km · 2 min · Hudson Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1419 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Union Square

    64 m · 4 sec · Union Square

  4. 4

    Continue on Northampton Street Bridge

    1591 ft · 59 sec · Northampton Street Bridge

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Centre Square

    152 m · 16 sec · South 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto South 3rd Street

    58 m · 4 sec · South 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    551 ft · 26 sec · Pine Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    92 m · 18 sec · South 4th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Northampton Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Northampton Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Nazareth Road

    93 m · 7 sec · Nazareth Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Sales Street

    593 ft · 13 sec · Sales Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 West: Bethlehem

    123 m · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    19.7 mi · 27 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    43.1 mi · 52 min · William Penn Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 22 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisburg, York

    1.4 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg, York

    4 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Lemoyne

    2417 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    1319 ft · 22 sec · South 3rd Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1839 ft · 37 sec · Bridge Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 16th Street

    2228 ft · 1 min · 16th Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brandt Avenue

    19 m · 3 sec · Brandt Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brandt Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Phillipsburg and New Cumberland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 42%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
19.7 mi · 19%
I 81 South
19 mi · 18%
I 83 South
8.63 mi · 8%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 7%
Northampton Street
2.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

43.1 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
94.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerport
01h 06m from Phillipsburg
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Phillipsburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Cumberland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Phillipsburg to New Cumberland?

The road trip is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Centerport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from Phillipsburg and 51.8 miles from New Cumberland.

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

The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.91 one way or $29.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Phillipsburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Cumberland.

Stop Ideas Near Centerport

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Centerport, 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 Centerport.

RAIL

Lancaster station

54 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Coatesville

58 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

59 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

59 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phillipsburg and New Cumberland. Straight-line distance: 94.61 mi (152.26 km).

Phillipsburg

#1 Phillipsburg

Town in New Jersey

Population14,238
Coordinates40.6937100, -75.1901800
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
New Cumberland

#2 New Cumberland

City in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population7,300
Coordinates40.2323100, -76.8847000
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Phillipsburg (-75.19018, 40.69371)
End: New Cumberland (-76.8847, 40.23231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.82 L · about $14.91
Round trip
$29.83
7.3 gal · 27.64 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.91 $29.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.79 $33.57
Premium $4.95 $18.08 $36.16
Diesel $5.98 $21.83 $43.65

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 New Jersey · Jul 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Phillipsburg and New Cumberland. The current time is 17:48:59.

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.