Origin
Middletown, DE
Late night in Middletown on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, DE to Newport, DE
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middletown, DE
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Newport, DE
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Middletown to Newport is 23.8 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Delaware's Northeast region, primarily using surface roads. It's a straightforward drive that's easy to fit into your schedule, making it a convenient option for local travel or as part of a larger regional exploration. Plan for a quick transit that requires minimal preparation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| First Responders Memorial Highway | 6 mi | 6m |
| Stanton Christiana Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Newport Pike | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Summit Bridge Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Broad Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Mitch Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 10.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, DE and Newport, DE.
1
Start on DE 299
99 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto DE 71
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broad Street
3
Turn straight onto DE 71
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Summit Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Connector Road
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Connector Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 301 Toll North
6
Merge onto US 301 Toll
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
First Responders Memorial Highway
7
Merge onto DE 1
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward DE 1 North: Wilmington, Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on DE 7
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Stanton Christiana Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on DE 7; DE 4
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Mitch Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on DE 4
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mitch Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on DE 4
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Newport Pike
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on DE 4
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Market Street
14
Turn right onto South James Street
88 ft
·
9 sec
·
South James Street
15
Continue on South James Street
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
South James Street
16
Arrive at destination
South James Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
DE 71 / North Broad Street
Turn right onto DE 71 / North Broad Street
Navigation decision point
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Connector Road
Turn left onto Connector Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward US 301 Toll North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 301 Toll North
8
14 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
23.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
South James Street
Turn right onto South James Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.95 one way
$7.89 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Newport, DE
Late night in Newport on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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?
With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 23.8 miles. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 10.9 miles along the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect frequent intersections and traffic signals as you transition from one named road to another. This route involves constant engagement with local traffic patterns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near DE 71 / North Broad Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 23.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (DE 71 / North Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Connector Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Middletown, DE to Newport, DE, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore along the way.
Baltimore
14 mi in
|
~18m
|
via DE 1
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Newport, DE before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (DE 71 / North Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Connector Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newport, 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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