Origin
Felton, DE
Late night in Felton on Tuesday
Local time
4:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Felton, DE to Georgetown, DE
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
27.5 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Felton, DE
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Georgetown, DE
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through Delaware, the 27.5-mile journey from Felton to Georgetown is a straightforward option. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 44 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly economical route for a localized getaway. You will primarily navigate via Dupont Boulevard, Canterbury Road, and Midstate Road as you travel within the Northeast region. Because the total duration is under an hour, you will not need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated planning. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary overhead.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dupont Boulevard | 13.6 mi | 19m |
| Canterbury Road | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| Midstate Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| North Bedford Street | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| DuPont Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Milford Harrington Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| The Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dupont Boulevard
— 13.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Felton, DE and Georgetown, DE.
1
Start on this road
157 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto DE 12
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on DE 12
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Midstate Road
4
Turn right onto DE 15
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Canterbury Road
5
Turn left onto DE 14
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Milford Harrington Highway
6
Take the ramp
365 ft
·
10 sec
7
Merge onto US 113
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Dupont Boulevard
8
Continue on US 113
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
DuPont Boulevard
9
Continue on US 113
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Dupont Boulevard
10
Take the exit onto North Bedford Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Bedford Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto DE 18; DE 404
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Bedford Street
12
Enter roundabout onto US 9; DE 404
440 ft
·
15 sec
·
The Circle
13
Arrive at destination
US 9; DE 404
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
DE 12 / West Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto DE 12 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
DE 15 / Canterbury Road
Turn right onto DE 15 / Canterbury Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
DE 14 / Milford Harrington Highway
Turn left onto DE 14 / Milford Harrington Highway
Navigation decision point
4
26.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
DE 18; DE 404 / North Bedford Street
At end of road, turn left onto DE 18; DE 404 / North Bedford Street
Navigation decision point
5
27.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
US 9; DE 404 / The Circle
Enter roundabout onto US 9; DE 404 / The Circle
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.56 one way
$9.12 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.99 | $9.99 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.33 | $10.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Georgetown, DE
Late night in Georgetown on Tuesday
Local time
4:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
44m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway miles. The road requires your full attention due to its winding, local nature, offering a different pace compared to typical commuter corridors. Your longest uninterrupted segment spans 13.6 miles along Dupont Boulevard, providing the only real stretch where you can settle into a steady rhythm. As you transition between the various local roads, the driving environment remains consistent and intimate. You will find that the lack of highway driving forces a more engaged, hands-on experience behind the wheel throughout the entire 27.5-mile duration.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.6 mi on Dupont Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near DE 12 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (DE 12 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (DE 15 / Canterbury Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (DE 14 / Milford Harrington Highway): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
57 ft
24 ft
Total Climb
51 ft
Total Descent
54 ft
Highest Point
57 ft
Elevation Range
32 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 27.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.6 miles on Dupont Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (DE 12 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (DE 15 / Canterbury Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (DE 14 / Milford Harrington Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Georgetown, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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