Origin
Newport, DE
Morning in Newport on Tuesday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newport, DE to Smyrna, 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
41m
Distance
33.2 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newport, DE
Mohan Nannapaneni
Smyrna, DE
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Trip Overview
Newport, DE to Smyrna, DE is 33.2 miles and takes about 41m via Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Delaware Turnpike, and South Dupont Parkway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip entirely within Delaware, moving from the Northeast region towards the Northeast region. Given its short distance and manageable duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion. It offers a practical way to travel between these two points without requiring significant planning or overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 26.2 mi | 30m |
| Delaware Turnpike | 2 mi | 2m |
| South Dupont Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Dupont Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| DE 141 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East South Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South James Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Market Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 26.2 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport, DE and Smyrna, DE.
1
Start on South James Street
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
South James Street
2
Turn right onto DE 4
23 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Market Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward DE 141 South: New Castle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto DE 141
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
DE 141
5
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3B
Toward I 95 South: Newark, Baltimore
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 95
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Delaware Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 4A
Toward DE 1 South, DE 7 South: Mall Road, Dover, Beaches
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
Toward DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches
9
Merge onto DE 1
10 mi
·
12 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
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward US 13: Rest Area
13
Turn left onto US 13
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Dupont Parkway
14
Continue on US 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dupont Boulevard
15
Turn right onto East South Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East South Street
16
Arrive at destination
East South Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.7 — 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
Take the ramp toward DE 141 South: New Castle
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward DE 141 South: New Castle
8
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Newark, Baltimore
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 3B
Toward I 95 South: Newark, Baltimore
8
3.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward DE 1 South, DE 7 South: Mall Road, Dover, Beaches
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4A
Toward DE 1 South, DE 7 South: Mall Road, Dover...
6
3.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches
6
14.7 mi into trip
|
~18m 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.50 one way
$11.01 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.44 | $12.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.14
Delaware Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Smyrna, DE
Morning in Smyrna on Tuesday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
41m 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 involves 11% highway driving, with the longest continuous highway stretch being 26.2 miles on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. You'll transition from highway to surface roads as you continue your trip. Expect a mix of speeds, with the initial section on higher-speed roads before moving to more local traffic patterns. The frequent exits on the highway portion mean you'll encounter a consistent flow of merging and departing vehicles.
Only 11% 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: 26.2 mi on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 33.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
99 ft
1 ft
Total Climb
205 ft
Total Descent
207 ft
Highest Point
99 ft
~7.1 mi in
Elevation Range
98 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 Newport, DE and Smyrna, DE, road signs point toward Dover and Beaches.
Dover
3.3 mi in
|
~4m
Beaches
3.3 mi in
|
~4m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 33.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m 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 26.2 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.14 in tolls one way, starting with Delaware Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Smyrna, 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: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Smyrna, 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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