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New Castle, Pennsylvania

New Castle is a city in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States, and its county seat. Located along the Shenango River at the mouth of Neshannock Creek, it is 43 miles (69 km) northwest of Pittsburgh near the Pennsylvania–Ohio border, approximately 17 miles (27 km) southeast of Youngstown, Ohio.

Type CityPopulation 21,926

Why go

  • City in Pennsylvania, US.
  • Served by Beaver County Airport (BFP).

History

New Castle is a city in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States, and its county seat. Located along the Shenango River at the mouth of Neshannock Creek, it is 43 miles (69 km) northwest of Pittsburgh near the Pennsylvania–Ohio border, approximately 17 miles (27 km) southeast of Youngstown, Ohio. The city had a population of 21,926 as of the 2020 census. The commercial center of a fertile agricultural region, New Castle is included in the northwestern fringes of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

Airports

Beaver County Airport (BFP) 16 mi to the centre
Beaver Falls, PA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
New Castle Municipal Airport 3.7 mi to the centre
New Castle, PA, US
Outdoor
Zelienople Municipal Airport 17 mi to the centre
Zelienople, PA, US
Outdoor
Clarion County Airport 50 mi to the centre
Clarion, PA, US
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Bartsch Airport 5.7 mi to the centre
New Wilmington, PA, US
Outdoor
Barnes Farmland Airport 7.5 mi to the centre
Volant, PA, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Beaver County Airport (BFP); 23 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for New Castle, Pennsylvania. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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