How far is Delmar, DE from Newark, DE?
The driving distance from Delmar, DE to Newark, DE is about 104 miles (167.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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.
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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 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Delmar and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delmar and Newark.
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Start on North 1st Street
54 m · 10 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto East Grove Street
721 ft · 37 sec · East Grove Street
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Turn left onto Bi State Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Bi State Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Snake Road
3256 ft · 2 min · West Snake Road
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Turn left onto Sussex Highway
24.4 mi · 34 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
27.6 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 72: Delaware City, Newark
1256 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on DE 72 North
106 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight right onto Wrangle Hill Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Wrangle Hill Road
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Continue on Sunset Lake Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Sunset Lake Road
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Continue on Chapel Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Chapel Street
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Continue on Capitol Trail
809 ft · 14 sec · Capitol Trail
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Continue on Library Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Library Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right
79 m · 19 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Delmar and Newark.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Delmar and Rain near Newark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Delmar to Newark?
The road trip is about 104 miles (167.3 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Highland Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Delmar and 56.3 miles from Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.00 one way or $29.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Delmar and Rain near Newark.
Stop Ideas Near Highland Acres
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 Highland Acres.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Delmar and Newark. Straight-line distance: 85.3 mi (137.27 km).
#1 Delmar
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 1,879 |
| Coordinates | 38.4565100, -75.5771500 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newark
City in New Castle County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 33,849 |
| Coordinates | 39.6837200, -75.7496600 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-75.749701, 39.68374)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $15.00 | $29.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.88 | $33.76 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.18 | $36.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.95 | $43.89 |
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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