Origin
Camden, DE
Night in Camden on Saturday
Local time
9:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Camden, DE to Newark, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
48.6 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Camden, DE
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Newark, DE
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Trip Overview
This 48.6-mile drive from Camden to Newark, Delaware, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 4 minutes. With no highway driving, expect a more local feel throughout. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $8. The route is designed for a single day, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. It's a straightforward trip within the Northeast region, connecting two points in Delaware. This drive offers a practical way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 34 mi | 39m |
| Wrangle Hill Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Sunset Lake Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Puncheon Run Connector | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Chapel Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| South Dupont Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Library Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 34 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, DE and Newark, DE.
1
Start on DE 10
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Camden Wyoming Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 13
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Dupont Highway
3
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
Toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge
4
Continue on Puncheon Run Connector
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Puncheon Run Connector
5
Merge onto DE 1 Toll
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 Toll
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 152
Toward DE 72: Delaware City, Newark
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
347 ft
·
10 sec
Toward DE 72 North
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto DE 72
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Wrangle Hill Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on DE 72
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Sunset Lake Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on DE 72
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Chapel Street
13
Continue on DE 72
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Capitol Trail
14
Continue on DE 72
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Library Avenue
15
Turn left onto DE 273
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right
260 ft
·
18 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Camden, DE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 47.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge
8
38.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward DE 72: Delaware City, Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 152
Toward DE 72: Delaware City, Newark
8
38.5 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight left at fork toward DE 72 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward DE 72 North
5
38.6 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
DE 72 / Wrangle Hill Road
Merge onto DE 72 / Wrangle Hill Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
47.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
DE 273 / East Main Street
Turn left onto DE 273 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.06 one way
$16.11 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.82 | $17.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.43 | $18.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Newark, DE
Night in Newark on Saturday
Local time
9:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Middletown, DE
24 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 4m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive profile, with 0% highway share. You'll navigate primarily via Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Wrangle Hill Road, and Sunset Lake Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 34 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. This means you'll experience a more connected local road journey rather than fast-paced highway travel. The road's personality is consistently that of a local byway, offering a steady pace throughout.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34 mi on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 48.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Newark, DE before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — First State National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newark, DE before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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