Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
56.2 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Townsend, DE
Gu Bra
Georgetown to Townsend is 56.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 17 minutes via Dupont Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Delaware, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll mostly be on surface roads, making it a straightforward drive without major elevation changes. Given its short duration and manageable fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick trip where you want to get there without a lot of fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dupont Boulevard | 29.2 mi | 40m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 17.3 mi | 19m |
| South Dupont Parkway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| DuPont Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Summit Bridge Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Bedford Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| The Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, DE and Townsend, DE.
Start on US 9; DE 404
Continue on DE 18; DE 404
Take the exit
Continue on North Bedford Street
Merge onto US 113
Continue on US 113
Continue on US 113
Continue on DE 1 Toll
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 Toll
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto US 13
Take the exit onto DE 71
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn left onto South Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 28.1 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 50.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Merge onto US 113 / Dupont Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward US 13: North Smyrna, Townsend
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$9.39 one way
$18.78 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $10.34 | $20.67 |
| premium | $5.01 | $11.09 | $22.18 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $12.39 | $24.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.90 | $2.70 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.87 | $3.60 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Georgetown on Wednesday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Townsend on Wednesday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
79°F
Shady Lane, DE
28 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This 56.2-mile trip features a low highway share, with only 7% of the drive on highways. You'll encounter the longest stretch, 29.2 miles, on Dupont Boulevard. After leaving the highway segments, expect to transition to surface roads for the majority of your travel. The frequent exits and intersections on the surface road sections mean you'll be navigating local traffic and traffic signals for much of the drive.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
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 56.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
66 ft
Total Descent
52 ft
Highest Point
67 ft
~56.2 mi in
Elevation Range
56 ft
Founded 1791
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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 56.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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