Origin
Newark, DE
Late night in Newark on Sunday
Local time
3:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newark, DE to Newport, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
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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Newport, DE
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
This quick 11.4-mile drive from Newark to Newport in Delaware will only take about 19 minutes, making it a perfect short hop. You'll primarily navigate local roads like East Chestnut Hill Road, Ogleton-Stanton Road, and South College Avenue, with no highway driving involved. Since it's such a brief trip, it's ideal as a single-day excursion. Budget around $2 for fuel to cover this short distance. The general feel is that of a turn-heavy local drive, connecting two points within the Northeast region of Delaware.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Chestnut Hill Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Ogleton-Stanton Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| South College Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West Newport Pike | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Mitch Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Stanton Christiana Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Chestnut Hill Road
— 3.3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, DE and Newport, 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
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East Chestnut Hill Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on DE 4
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Ogleton-Stanton Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto DE 7; DE 4
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Stanton Christiana Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on DE 7; DE 4
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Mitch Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on DE 4
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mitch Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on DE 4
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Newport Pike
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on DE 4
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Market Street
11
Turn right onto South James Street
88 ft
·
9 sec
·
South James Street
12
Continue on South James Street
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
South James Street
13
Arrive at destination
South James Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.4 — 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
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
DE 896 / South College Avenue
Turn left onto DE 896 / South College Avenue
Navigation decision point
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.
4
8.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
DE 7; DE 4 / Stanton Christiana Road
Turn left onto DE 7; DE 4 / Stanton Christiana Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
11.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
South James Street
Turn right onto South James Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.89 one way
$3.78 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Sunday
Local time
3:58 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
1 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
19m 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 entire journey, as indicated by the 0% highway share. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be about 3.3 miles along East Chestnut Hill Road before you'll encounter more turns. The route winds through familiar local streets rather than open highways, so keep your attention on navigation and traffic signals. This isn't a route for cruising; it's more about efficiently getting from point A to point B through Delaware's local network.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.3 mi on East Chestnut Hill Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near DE 273 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 11.4 miles you will encounter 6 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 0.2 miles (DE 896 / South College Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (DE 4 / East Chestnut Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.3 miles on East Chestnut Hill Road. 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 (DE 273 / East Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (DE 896 / South College Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (DE 4 / East Chestnut Hill 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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