Origin
Georgetown, DE
Night in Georgetown on Saturday
Local time
9:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Georgetown, DE to Clayton, 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 10m
Distance
49.4 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Georgetown, DE
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Clayton, DE
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Trip Overview
This 49.4-mile drive from Georgetown to Clayton, Delaware, will take you about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, it's a straightforward journey through Delaware's Northeast region. With a modest fuel cost of around $8, this route is an economical option for a quick excursion. The drive primarily utilizes local roads, suggesting a more connected experience with the towns you pass through. Consider this a convenient local exploration rather than an epic cross-country adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dupont Boulevard | 29.2 mi | 40m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| DuPont Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| North Bedford Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| South Dupont Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Smyrna Clayton Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Commerce Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dupont Boulevard
— 29.2 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, DE and Clayton, DE.
1
Start on US 9; DE 404
234 ft
·
9 sec
·
The Circle
2
Continue on DE 18; DE 404
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bedford Street
3
Take the exit
180 ft
·
4 sec
4
Continue on North Bedford Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bedford Street
5
Merge onto US 113
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Dupont Boulevard
6
Continue on US 113
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
DuPont Boulevard
7
Continue on US 113
23 mi
·
31 min
·
Dupont Boulevard
8
Continue on DE 1 Toll
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward DE 1 Toll North: Wilmington
9
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 Toll
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 13: South Smyrna
11
Turn right onto US 13
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dupont Boulevard
12
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
13
Turn left onto DE 6
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Commerce Street
14
Continue on DE 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Smyrna Clayton Boulevard
15
Continue on DE 6
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
16
Turn right onto Clayton Avenue
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
Clayton Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Clayton Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 24.7 miles from Georgetown, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 49.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 113 / Dupont Boulevard
Merge onto US 113 / Dupont Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
37.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
45.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward US 13: South Smyrna
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 13: South Smyrna
4
49.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
Clayton Avenue
Turn right onto Clayton Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.19 one way
$16.38 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.91 | $21.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 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 | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
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
Clayton, DE
Night in Clayton on Saturday
Local time
9:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Riverview, DE
25 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
15 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 10m 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' for this 49.4-mile trip, with no highway sections to speak of. This means you'll be navigating through communities and along main arteries like North Bedford Street and Dupont Boulevard for the majority of your journey. Since there are no long stretches of uninterrupted driving, you'll be frequently adjusting your course, making it a hands-on driving experience. The constant engagement with local roads offers a different pace than a highway cruise, keeping you connected to the landscape.
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: 29.2 mi on Dupont Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 10m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 1.5 miles (US 113 / Dupont Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 37.2 miles (DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 49.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m 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 29.2 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: at 0.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 1.5 miles (US 113 / Dupont Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 37.2 miles (DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clayton, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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