Origin
Georgetown, DE
Late night in Georgetown on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Georgetown, DE to Felton, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
31.3 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Felton, DE
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through Delaware, the 31.3-mile trip from Georgetown to Felton serves as a straightforward local transit. Expect to spend about 44 minutes behind the wheel as you navigate primarily via South Dupont Highway, Beach Highway, and Dupont Boulevard. Because this route is short and manageable, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. With fuel costs estimated at just $5, it is an incredibly budget-friendly connection between these two Northeast locations. This drive is best viewed as a practical link for getting from point A to point B rather than a destination-heavy vacation route.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Dupont Highway | 11.9 mi | 13m |
| Beach Highway | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| Dupont Boulevard | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Sussex Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| North Bedford Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| DuPont Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| The Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Dupont Highway
— 11.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, DE and Felton, 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
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
DuPont Boulevard
7
Turn left onto DE 16
7.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Beach Highway
8
Turn right onto US 13
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Sussex Highway
9
Continue on US 13
12 mi
·
13 min
·
South Dupont Highway
10
Take the exit
157 ft
·
6 sec
11
Continue on DE 12
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Main Street
12
Turn left
157 ft
·
11 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 31.3 — 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
3
8.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
DE 16 / Beach Highway
Turn left onto DE 16 / Beach Highway
Navigation decision point
3
16.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 13 / Sussex Highway
Turn right onto US 13 / Sussex Highway
Navigation decision point
4
31.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.19 one way
$10.38 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.68 | $11.37 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Felton, DE
Late night in Felton on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Clear
NE 5 mph
0% chance
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
23 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
44m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend your time navigating through local infrastructure, which requires more attention than a high-speed motorway. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 11.9-mile segment on South Dupont Highway, providing a brief period of steady cruising. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, you should prepare for a varied driving experience that shifts frequently as you transition between the primary thoroughfares.
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: 11.9 mi on South Dupont Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Georgetown, DE to Felton, DE is easy. At 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 8.9 miles (DE 16 / Beach Highway): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
63 ft
36 ft
Total Climb
57 ft
Total Descent
48 ft
Highest Point
63 ft
~27.4 mi in
Elevation Range
27 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 31.3 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 11.9 miles on South Dupont Highway. 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 8.9 miles (DE 16 / Beach Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Felton, 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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