Origin
Newark, DE
Late night in Newark on Wednesday
Local time
3:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newark, DE to Rodney Village, DE
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
47.5 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
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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Rodney Village, DE
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Trip Overview
Newark, DE to Rodney Village, DE is 47.5 miles and takes about 1h 1m via Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Delaware, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given it's entirely on surface roads with no highway driving, this route offers a straightforward, local feel. It’s a convenient option for a quick transfer or a brief excursion, easily completed within a single day without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 34.2 mi | 39m |
| Wrangle Hill Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Sunset Lake Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Puncheon Run Connector | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| South College Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Chapel Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Chestnut Hill Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Dupont Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 34.2 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, DE and Rodney Village, 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 right at fork onto Puncheon Run Connector
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Puncheon Run Connector
Exit 97
Toward Salisbury, Norfolk
14
Turn left onto US 13
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Dupont Highway
15
Turn right onto Webbs Lane
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Webbs Lane
16
Turn left onto Nathaniel Mitchell Road
350 ft
·
15 sec
·
Nathaniel Mitchell Road
17
Arrive at destination
Nathaniel Mitchell Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.7 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 47.4 — 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.
7
44.8 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
Puncheon Run Connector
Keep slight right at fork onto Puncheon Run Connector toward Salisbury, Norfolk
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 97
Toward Salisbury, Norfolk
5
47.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
Nathaniel Mitchell Road
Turn left onto Nathaniel Mitchell Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.94 one way
$15.87 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $8.74 | $17.47 |
| premium | $5.01 | $9.37 | $18.75 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $10.47 | $20.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $4.99 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Rodney Village, DE
Late night in Rodney Village on Wednesday
Local time
3:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Middletown, DE
24 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 1m 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?
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway time. You'll spend the bulk of your time on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, covering a continuous stretch of 34.2 miles. The rest of the route involves navigating through local roads like Wrangle Hill Road and Sunset Lake Road. Expect to encounter frequent intersections and traffic signals as you transition between these local thoroughfares.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.2 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 273 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.5 miles you will encounter 13 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
19 ft
Total Climb
111 ft
Total Descent
204 ft
Highest Point
128 ft
Elevation Range
108 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.
Between Newark, DE and Rodney Village, DE, road signs point toward Beaches, Salisbury and Norfolk.
Beaches
10.2 mi in
|
~16m
Salisbury
44.8 mi in
|
~57m
|
via Puncheon Run Connector
Norfolk
44.8 mi in
|
~57m
|
via Puncheon Run Connector
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 Rodney Village, DE
Full guide →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 1m. Total distance: 47.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m 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 34.2 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 Rodney Village, 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 — 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 Rodney Village, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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