How far is Bridgeville, DE from Newark, DE?

The driving distance from Bridgeville, DE to Newark, DE is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.8 mi
01h 27m
Flight
65.49 mi
105.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.49 mi
Kilometers
105.39 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.8 mi
Kilometers
126.81 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Fri, Apr 17, 7:45 PM EDT
Return by in Bridgeville
Fri, Apr 17, 9:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeville
2026-04-17T18:17
Arrive Newark
Fri, Apr 17, 7:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgeville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Bethel
DE

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA

From Bridgeville
37.5 mi
00h 43m
To Newark
41.3 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgeville and Newark.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeville and Newark.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    1588 ft · 34 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    2258 ft · 40 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Redden Road

    1415 ft · 30 sec · Redden Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sussex Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Sussex Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on South Dupont Highway

    21.1 mi · 25 min · South Dupont Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge

    555 ft · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Puncheon Run Connector

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.6 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward DE 72: Delaware City, Newark

    1256 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on DE 72 North

    106 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Wrangle Hill Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Wrangle Hill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Sunset Lake Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sunset Lake Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Chapel Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Chapel Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Capitol Trail

    809 ft · 14 sec · Capitol Trail

  17. 17

    Continue on Library Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Library Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    79 m · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeville and Newark.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
34 mi · 43%
South Dupont Highway
21.1 mi · 27%
Sussex Highway
6.06 mi · 8%
Wrangle Hill Road
3.71 mi · 5%
Sunset Lake Road
2.45 mi · 3%
Puncheon Run Connector
2.38 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

27.6 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
65.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethel
00h 43m from Bridgeville
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bridgeville and Chance Rain Showers near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bridgeville to Newark?

The road trip is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Bridgeville and 41.3 miles from Newark.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 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 Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Bethel

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bethel, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bethel.

BUS

Dover, Delaware

11 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Newark

51 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Wilmington station

56 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Aberdeen

59 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeville and Newark. Straight-line distance: 65.49 mi (105.39 km).

Bridgeville

#1 Bridgeville

Town in Delaware

Population2,440
Coordinates38.7426100, -75.6043700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Newark

#2 Newark

City in New Castle County, Delaware, United States

Population33,849
Coordinates39.6837200, -75.7496600
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-75.604412, 38.742712)
End: (-75.749701, 39.68374)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.53 L · about $11.36
Round trip
$22.72
5.56 gal · 21.06 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.36 $22.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.79 $25.57
Premium $4.95 $13.77 $27.54
Diesel $5.98 $16.62 $33.25

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Delaware · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgeville and Newark. The current time is 18:17:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.