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Distance from Independence, CA to Newcastle, CA

Distance

300 mi

Time

6 hours 36 mins

Gas Cost

$46 - $89

There are 214.70 miles from Independence to Newcastle in northwest direction and 300 miles (482.80 kilometers) by car, following the US-50 route.

Independence and Newcastle are 6 hours 36 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Independence, CA to Newcastle, CA. The halfway point is Bridgeport, CA.

Independence, CA and Newcastle, CA are in the same time zone (PDT). Current time in both locations is 12:09 pm.

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Lowest Price Rental Cars in Independence, CA

Planning on renting a car to go from Independence, CA to Newcastle, CA? Here there are some offers to rent a car in Independence, CA

Small

From $14

Intermediate

From $18

Full-size

From $24

SUVs

From $28

Vans

From $40

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 12.05 gallons of gas to cover the route between Independence, CA and Newcastle, CA.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Newcastle is $64.29.

During the route, an average car will release 236.05 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $5.34 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 12, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Independence, CA and Newcastle, CA

If you want to meet halfway between Independence, CA and Newcastle, CA or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 38.354572 and -119.452606, or 38º 21' 16.4592" N, 119º 27' 9.3816" W. This location is 150 miles away from Independence, CA and Newcastle, CA and it would take approximately 3 hours 18 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Bridgeport, CA, situated 132 miles from Independence, CA and 168 miles from Newcastle, CA. It would take 2 hours 10 mins to go from Independence to Bridgeport and 3 hours 11 mins to go from Newcastle to Bridgeport.