How far is Georgetown, DE from Blades, DE?

The driving distance from Georgetown, DE to Blades, DE is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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
14.73 mi
00h 24m
Flight
12.68 mi
20.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.68 mi
Kilometers
20.41 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.73 mi
Kilometers
23.71 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blades
Fri, Apr 17, 5:21 PM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Fri, Apr 17, 5:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-17T16:57
Arrive Blades
Fri, Apr 17, 5:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Laurel
DE

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA

From Georgetown
7.3 mi
00h 12m
To Blades
7.4 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
84°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 Georgetown and Blades.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on The Circle

    123 m · 16 sec · The Circle

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto West Market Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Market Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Seat Highway

    6.4 mi · 10 min · County Seat Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Concord Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Concord Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Concord Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Concord Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East High Street

    2796 ft · 1 min · East High Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Market Street

    29 m · 3 sec · South Market Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Road
6.92 mi · 47%
County Seat Highway
6.42 mi · 44%
West Market Street
0.77 mi · 5%
East High Street
0.53 mi · 4%
The Circle
0.08 mi · 1%
South Market Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

County Seat Highway

Continue on County Seat Highway

6.42 mi · 00h 10m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurel
00h 12m from Georgetown
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Georgetown and 7.4 miles from Blades.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.12 one way or $4.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Laurel

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

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

BUS

Salisbury, Maryland

21 mi away
350 Cypress St.
BUS

Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland

22 mi away
547E Riverside Drive
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

41 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard
BUS

Ocean Pines, MD

41 mi away
11011 Manklin Creek Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Blades. Straight-line distance: 12.68 mi (20.41 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

Population7,797
Coordinates38.6901100, -75.3854700
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Blades

#2 Blades

Town of the United States

Population1,498
Coordinates38.6356700, -75.6099300
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-75.38547, 38.69011)
End: Blades (-75.60993, 38.63567)

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
0.52 gal
1.97 L · about $2.12
Round trip
$4.25
1.04 gal · 3.94 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.12 $4.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.39 $4.78
Premium $4.95 $2.58 $5.15
Diesel $5.98 $3.11 $6.22

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 Georgetown and Blades. The current time is 16:57:44.

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.