How far is Frankford, DE from Georgetown, DE?

The driving distance from Frankford, DE to Georgetown, DE is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.88 mi
00h 22m
Flight
14.44 mi
23.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.44 mi
Kilometers
23.24 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.88 mi
Kilometers
23.94 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Fri, Apr 17, 9:26 PM EDT
Return by in Frankford
Fri, Apr 17, 9:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frankford
2026-04-17T21:03
Arrive Georgetown
Fri, Apr 17, 9:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Frankford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Millsboro
DE

Town of the United States

From Frankford
7.5 mi
00h 11m
To Georgetown
7.5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Frankford and Georgetown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frankford and Georgetown.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    88 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Daisey Street

    1148 ft · 39 sec · Daisey Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dupont Boulevard

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Dupont Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Wood Branch Road

    2194 ft · 38 sec · Wood Branch Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Zoar Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Zoar Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Bedford Street

    607 ft · 13 sec · South Bedford Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Bedford Street

    41 m · 3 sec · South Bedford Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto South Bedford Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Bedford Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout toward The Circle

    30 m · 3 sec · The Circle

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frankford and Georgetown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dupont Boulevard
11.6 mi · 78%
South Bedford Street
1.35 mi · 9%
Zoar Road
1.19 mi · 8%
Wood Branch Road
0.42 mi · 3%
Daisey Street
0.22 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Dupont Boulevard

Turn right onto Dupont Boulevard

11.6 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millsboro
00h 11m from Frankford
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Frankford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frankford to Georgetown?

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Millsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Frankford and 7.5 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.17 one way or $4.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Frankford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Stop Ideas Near Millsboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Millsboro, 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 Millsboro.

BUS

Ocean Pines, MD

26 mi away
11011 Manklin Creek Road
BUS

Ocean City, MD

33 mi away
12848 Ocean Gateway
BUS

Salisbury, Maryland

37 mi away
350 Cypress St.
BUS

Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland

37 mi away
547E Riverside Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frankford and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 14.44 mi (23.24 km).

Frankford

#1 Frankford

Town of the United States

Population1,020
Coordinates38.5173400, -75.2349100
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

Population7,797
Coordinates38.6901100, -75.3854700
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Frankford (-75.23491, 38.51734)
End: Georgetown (-75.38547, 38.69011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
1.99 L · about $2.17
Round trip
$4.33
1.06 gal · 3.98 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.17 $4.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.44 $4.87
Premium $4.95 $2.63 $5.25
Diesel $5.98 $3.17 $6.34

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Frankford and Georgetown. The current time is 21:03:11.

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.