Georgetown, DE to Newport, DE is 81.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 46 minutes via Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and Dupont Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Delaware, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Since it's entirely on surface roads with no highway time, expect a more local driving experience. It's a straightforward, single-day trip perfect if you're looking for a quick hop between towns without the stress of interstate speeds.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.6 miles from Georgetown, DE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
44.2 mi
51m
Dupont Boulevard
29.2 mi
40m
DuPont Boulevard
2.1 mi
2m
Stanton Christiana Road
1.6 mi
2m
North Bedford Street
1.4 mi
3m
West Newport Pike
1.4 mi
2m
Mitch Road
0.9 mi
1m
West Market Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 44.2 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, DE and Newport, 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
28 mi·31 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
6.5 mi·7 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1
5.7 mi·7 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward DE 1 North: Wilmington, BaltimoreUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on DE 7
1.6 mi·2 min·Stanton Christiana Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on DE 7; DE 4
0.4 mi·36 sec·Mitch Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on DE 4
0.6 mi·1 min·Mitch Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on DE 4
1.4 mi·2 min·West Newport Pike
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on DE 4
0.2 mi·32 sec·West Market Street
17
Turn right onto South James Street
88 ft·9 sec·South James Street
18
Continue on South James Street
73 ft·1 sec·South James Street
19
Arrive at destination
South James Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short, single-day drive of under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Georgetown, DE in the morning should get you to Newport, DE with plenty of daylight remaining. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, filling up before you leave Georgetown is a good idea, as there are no designated highway stretches that would necessitate stops. The longest stretch is just over 44 miles, so you won't need to worry about a long period without services, but it's always wise to be aware of your fuel gauge.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.6 miles from Georgetown, DE, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.6 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newport, DE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Georgetown, DE so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Georgetown, DE
This is one driving day of about 81.2 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Georgetown, DE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 44.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 81.2 — 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
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
64.8 mi into trip|~1h 24m in|DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
71.3 mi into trip|~1h 31m in|DE 1 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway toward DE 1 North: Wilmington, Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward DE 1 North: Wilmington, Baltimore
4
81.2 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|South James Street
Turn right onto South James Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.95 one way
$25.89 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$14.33
$28.66
premium
$4.81
$15.37
$30.74
diesel
$4.80
$15.33
$30.66
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.4
0
$8.53
$3.90
Efficient EV
20.3
0
$7.11
$3.25
EV Truck/SUV
32.5
0
$11.37
$5.20
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Forecast as of Jul 15, 2026
Origin
Georgetown, DE
Night
in Georgetown on Saturday
Local time
9:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
100°F
Sunny
W 10 to 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 15 at 2:51AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 2:51AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Newport, DE
Night
in Newport on Saturday
Local time
9:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
100°F
Sunny
W 5 to 10 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 15 at 2:51AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 2:51AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1h 46m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
First State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 81.2
Caution: Safety Alert: New Trail Open in Brandywine Valley Unit
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll be on is 44.2 miles along the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. You'll likely notice frequent intersections and varying speed limits as you navigate through towns and local areas. The profile indicates mostly surface roads, so plan for a consistent pace without the high speeds of interstate driving.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.2 mi on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.2 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 37.2 miles (DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 64.8 miles (DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
79 ft3 ft
Total Climb
100 ft
Total Descent
121 ft
Highest Point
79 ft
~69.6 mi in
Elevation Range
76 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Georgetown, DE to Newport, DE, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore along the way.
Baltimore
71.3 mi in|~1h 31m|via DE 1
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Georgetown is a town of 7,000 people (2020) in Delaware. It is known for its unusual town layout and for its many historic buildings. It is also the county seat for Sussex County.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 81.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.2 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 37.2 miles (DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 64.8 miles (DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Newport, DE before heading back.
