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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 13m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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.
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Start on Hudson Street
1 km · 2 min · Hudson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1419 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Union Square
64 m · 4 sec · Union Square
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Continue on Northampton Street Bridge
1591 ft · 59 sec · Northampton Street Bridge
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Centre Square
152 m · 16 sec · South 3rd Street
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Exit the rotary onto South 3rd Street
58 m · 4 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Pine Street
551 ft · 26 sec · Pine Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
92 m · 18 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto Northampton Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Northampton Street
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Turn right onto Nazareth Road
93 m · 7 sec · Nazareth Road
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Turn right onto Sales Street
593 ft · 13 sec · Sales Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 West: Bethlehem
123 m · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
19.7 mi · 27 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 52 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisburg, York
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg, York
4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lemoyne
2417 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
1319 ft · 22 sec · South 3rd Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1839 ft · 37 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto 16th Street
2228 ft · 1 min · 16th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brandt Avenue
19 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 Phillipsburg and New Cumberland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Centerport.
Lancaster station
Coatesville
Downingtown
Parkesburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Phillipsburg and New Cumberland. Straight-line distance: 94.61 mi (152.26 km).
#1 Phillipsburg
Town in New Jersey
| Population | 14,238 |
| Coordinates | 40.6937100, -75.1901800 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| 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: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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