Origin
Lewes, DE
Night in Lewes on Saturday
Local time
9:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lewes, DE to Middletown, 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 28m
Distance
64.1 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lewes, DE
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Middletown, DE
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Trip Overview
This 64.2-mile journey from Lewes, DE, to Middletown, DE, is estimated to take about 1 hour and 10 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll navigate primarily via Savannah Road and Coastal Highway, with the Milford Bypass also part of the main roads. With no highway driving and a fuel cost estimated at $11, this route offers a straightforward local experience. Since it's a relatively short drive, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within Delaware.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Highway | 17.9 mi | 24m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 17.3 mi | 19m |
| Bay Road | 14.5 mi | 19m |
| Summit Bridge Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| South Dupont Parkway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Savannah Road | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Milford Bypass | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| South Broad Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Coastal Highway
— 17.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewes, DE and Middletown, DE.
1
Start on West 3rd Street
92 ft
·
11 sec
·
West 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto US 9 BUS
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Savannah Road
3
Turn right onto DE 1
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Coastal Highway
4
Continue on DE 1
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Milford Bypass
5
Continue on DE 1
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Bay Road
6
Continue on DE 1 Toll
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward DE 1 Toll North: Wilmington
7
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 Toll
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 13: North Smyrna, Townsend
9
Keep slight left at fork
131 ft
·
5 sec
10
Turn left onto US 13
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South Dupont Parkway
11
Take the exit onto DE 71
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Summit Bridge Road
12
Continue on DE 71
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broad Street
13
Turn right onto DE 299
99 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
DE 299
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Lewes, 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 and 64.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 9 BUS / Savannah Road
Turn right onto US 9 BUS / Savannah Road
Navigation decision point
4
41.5 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
5
54.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward US 13: North Smyrna, Townsend
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 13: North Smyrna, Townsend
5
54.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
64.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
DE 299 / East Main Street
Turn right onto DE 299 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.63 one way
$21.25 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.97 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Middletown, DE
Night in Middletown on Saturday
Local time
9:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
4 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 28m 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 1-hour, 10-minute trip. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets and local roads for the entire 64.2 miles. There isn't a specific "longest stretch" noted, implying frequent intersections and changes in direction. This road profile means you'll likely experience a steady pace with opportunities to observe the local landscape as you transition from Savannah Road to Coastal Highway and then incorporate the Milford Bypass.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.9 mi on Coastal Highway.
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 US 9 BUS / Savannah Road.
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 1h 28m 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: near the start (US 9 BUS / Savannah Road): Navigation decision point; at 41.5 miles (DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 54.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Lewes, DE to Middletown, DE, road signs begin pointing toward Townsend along the way.
Townsend
54.3 mi in
|
~1h 13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 64.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.9 miles on Coastal 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: near the start (US 9 BUS / Savannah Road): Navigation decision point; at 41.5 miles (DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 54.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Middletown, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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