How far is Bridgeville, DE from Middletown, DE?
The driving distance from Bridgeville, DE to Middletown, DE is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Delaware
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgeville and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeville and Middletown.
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Start on Market Street
1588 ft · 36 sec · Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
2258 ft · 40 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Redden Road
1415 ft · 30 sec · Redden Road
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Turn left onto Sussex Highway
6.1 mi · 8 min · Sussex Highway
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Continue on South Dupont Highway
21.1 mi · 25 min · South Dupont Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge
555 ft · 9 sec
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Continue on Puncheon Run Connector
2.4 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 15 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: North Smyrna, Townsend
1414 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
40 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto South Dupont Parkway
3.7 mi · 5 min · South Dupont Parkway
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Take the exit left toward Summit Bridge Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Summit Bridge Road
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Continue on South Broad Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South Broad Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
30 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeville and Middletown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Dupont Highway
Continue on South Dupont Highway
21.1 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bridgeville and Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bridgeville to Middletown?
The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km) and usually takes 01h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rodney Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Bridgeville and 27.9 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bridgeville and Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Rodney Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rodney Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeville and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 49.21 mi (79.2 km).
#1 Bridgeville
Town in Delaware
| Population | 2,440 |
| Coordinates | 38.7426100, -75.6043700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middletown
Town in Delaware, USA
| Population | 23,765 |
| Coordinates | 39.4495600, -75.7163200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-75.716335, 39.449706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.78 | $23.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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