How far is South New Castle, PA from Ellport, PA?
The driving distance from South New Castle, PA to Ellport, PA is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South New Castle and Ellport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South New Castle and Ellport.
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Start on Hanna Street
732 ft · 38 sec · Hanna Street
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Turn left onto East Balph Avenue
1559 ft · 1 min · East Balph Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravia Street
31 m · 3 sec · Moravia Street
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Turn right onto West Pittsburg Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Pittsburg Road
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Take the ramp straight
1823 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 65
1655 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Ellwood Road
8.1 mi · 14 min · Ellwood Road
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Continue on New Castle Road
121 m · 7 sec · New Castle Road
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Continue on Woodside Avenue
2895 ft · 49 sec · Woodside Avenue
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Continue on East Line Avenue
1342 ft · 30 sec · East Line Avenue
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Turn left onto Pershing Street
1018 ft · 45 sec · Pershing Street
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Turn slight right onto Sims Street
1594 ft · 1 min · Sims Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Portersville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Portersville Road
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Turn left onto Jamison Avenue
1964 ft · 1 min · Jamison Avenue
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
27 m · 4 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South New Castle and Ellport.
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.
Ellwood Road
Turn right onto Ellwood Road
8.13 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Rain Showers leaving South New Castle and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ellport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South New Castle to Ellport?
The road trip is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Wampum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from South New Castle and 7.8 miles from Ellport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around South New Castle and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ellport.
Stop Ideas Near Wampum
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 Wampum.
Union Station
Alliance
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South New Castle and Ellport. Straight-line distance: 9.06 mi (14.58 km).
#1 South New Castle
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 659 |
| Coordinates | 40.9778400, -80.3450600 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ellport
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,102 |
| Coordinates | 40.8639500, -80.2589500 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ellport (-80.25895, 40.86395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $4.46 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.92 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $3.60 | $7.21 |
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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