Origin
Newark, DE
Late night in Newark on Sunday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newark, DE to Bear, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newark, DE
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Bear, DE
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Newark and Bear, Delaware, this 9.1-mile drive is a straightforward local connection. You can easily complete the entire trip in about 17 minutes, making it a perfect one-day excursion. Budgeting about $2 for fuel covers your needs for this short distance. Since both towns are located within the Northeast region, you will experience a familiar landscape throughout the journey. This route is designed for efficiency rather than sightseeing, serving as a practical link for commuters or travelers moving between these two Delaware communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ogletown Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Christiana Bypass | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Delaware Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Pulaski Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bear Corbitt Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Library Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Hamburg Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ogletown Road
— 4.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, DE and Bear, DE.
1
Start on this road
229 ft
·
19 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto DE 273
404 ft
·
19 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left
209 ft
·
20 sec
4
Turn left
359 ft
·
29 sec
5
At end of road, turn left onto DE 273
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Delaware Avenue
6
Turn left onto DE 72; DE 273
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Library Avenue
7
Turn right onto DE 273
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Ogletown Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on DE 273
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Christiana Bypass
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward DE 1 South: Dover
10
Merge onto DE 1
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 160
Toward US 40: Bear, Glasgow
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
439 ft
·
10 sec
Toward US 40 West: Glasgow
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto US 40
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Pulaski Highway
14
Turn left onto DE 7
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bear Corbitt Road
15
Turn left onto Old Hamburg Road
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Old Hamburg Road
16
Arrive at destination
Old Hamburg Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
DE 273 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto DE 273 / East Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
DE 273 / Ogletown Road
Turn right onto DE 273 / Ogletown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
8.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward US 40: Bear, Glasgow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 160
Toward US 40: Bear, Glasgow
8
8.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 40 West: Glasgow
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 40 West: Glasgow
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.51 one way
$3.02 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.65 | $3.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.76 | $3.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Bear, DE
Late night in Bear on Sunday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
9 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
17m 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 that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With a highway share of 0%, you will navigate through local infrastructure rather than high-speed corridors. The longest uninterrupted segment you will encounter is a 4.3-mile stretch on Ogletown Road. As you transition between the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and the Christiana Bypass, be prepared for frequent changes in road character. This isn't a long-haul trek, but the density of turns means you should remain focused on your navigation throughout the duration of the trip.
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: 4.3 mi on Ogletown Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 273 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 9.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (DE 273 / East Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (DE 273 / Ogletown Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Newark, DE to Bear, DE, road signs begin pointing toward Glasgow along the way.
Glasgow
8.1 mi in
|
~15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.3 miles on Ogletown Road. 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 Bear, 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 273 / East Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (DE 273 / Ogletown Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Bear, 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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