Origin
Newark, DE
Morning in Newark on Friday
Local time
10:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newark, DE to Georgetown, DE
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 47m
Distance
79.5 mi
128 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 39m
★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 43m
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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Georgetown, DE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newark, DE to Georgetown, DE covers 79.5 miles and takes about 1h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, US 113, Bay Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.8 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.7 miles from Newark, DE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 35.8 mi | 41m |
| US 113 | 16.8 mi | 24m |
| Bay Road | 14.7 mi | 19m |
| Wrangle Hill Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Sunset Lake Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| South College Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| North Bedford Street | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| South Chapel Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 35.8 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, DE and Georgetown, DE.
1
Start on this road
229 ft
·
19 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto DE 273
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left onto DE 896
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South College Avenue
4
Turn left onto DE 4
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Chestnut Hill Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto DE 72
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Chapel Street
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on DE 72
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Sunset Lake Road
7
Continue on DE 72
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Wrangle Hill Road
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches
9
Merge onto DE 1
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
14
Continue on DE 1
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Bay Road
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 113; DE 1 Business
17 mi
·
24 min
·
US 113; DE 1 Business
Toward US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Georgetown
16
Take the exit onto North Bedford Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Bedford Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto DE 18; DE 404
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Bedford Street
18
Enter roundabout onto US 9; DE 404
440 ft
·
15 sec
·
The Circle
19
Arrive at destination
US 9; DE 404
Trip Plan
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 39.7 miles from Newark, DE, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.8 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 17 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.7 miles or 51m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Georgetown, DE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Newark, DE so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Newark, DE
This is one driving day of about 79.5 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Newark, 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 35.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.7 miles from Newark, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 79.4 — 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
4
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
DE 4 / East Chestnut Hill Road
Turn left onto DE 4 / East Chestnut Hill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
13.7 mi into trip
|
~21m 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. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
61.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
US 113; DE 1 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto US 113; DE 1 Business toward US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Georgetown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Ge...
5
79.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
|
US 9; DE 404 / The Circle
Enter roundabout onto US 9; DE 404 / The Circle
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.28 one way
$26.57 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $14.62 | $29.24 |
| premium | $5.01 | $15.69 | $31.37 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $17.52 | $35.05 |
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: 27.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.35 | $3.82 |
| Efficient EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.13 | $5.09 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Georgetown, DE
Morning in Georgetown on Friday
Local time
10:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
1h 47m 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?
79.5 mi in 1h 47m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 21% 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: 35.8 mi on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
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
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.5 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (DE 273 / East Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.9 miles (DE 4 / East Chestnut Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
128 ft
15 ft
Total Climb
99 ft
Total Descent
174 ft
Highest Point
128 ft
Elevation Range
113 ft
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 Georgetown, DE, road signs begin pointing toward Beaches along the way.
Beaches
10.2 mi in
|
~16m
About the Cities
Starting in Newark, DE
Full guide →Founded 1694
Newark is in Delaware.
Top landmarks
- • Newark — train station in Newark, Delaware
- • Delaware Academy of Medicine — organization in Newark, United States
Arriving in Georgetown, DE
Full guide →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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 79.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.8 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 Georgetown, 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 1.9 miles (DE 4 / East Chestnut Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Georgetown, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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