How far is Georgetown, DE from Brookside, DE?

The driving distance from Georgetown, DE to Brookside, DE is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
77.58 mi
01h 43m
Flight
69.94 mi
112.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.94 mi
Kilometers
112.55 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.58 mi
Kilometers
124.85 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookside
Fri, Apr 17, 6:40 PM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Fri, Apr 17, 8:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-17T16:56
Arrive Brookside
Fri, Apr 17, 6:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
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
Dover
DE

City in and county seat of Kent County, Delaware, United States, and capital city of Delaware

From Georgetown
38.8 mi
00h 51m
To Brookside
38.8 mi
00h 51m

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
81°F
Friday

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 Brookside.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on The Circle

    71 m · 9 sec · The Circle

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto North Bedford Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Bedford Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight

    55 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on North Bedford Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Bedford Street

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dupont Boulevard

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Dupont Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on DuPont Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · DuPont Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Dupont Boulevard

    22.5 mi · 31 min · Dupont Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Chapel Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Chestnut Hill Road

    2743 ft · 54 sec · East Chestnut Hill Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Marrows Road

    1651 ft · 48 sec · Marrows Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Brookside Boulevard

    27 m · 4 sec · Brookside Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brookside Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
36 mi · 46%
Dupont Boulevard
31.3 mi · 40%
Wrangle Hill Road
3.71 mi · 5%
Sunset Lake Road
2.45 mi · 3%
North Bedford Street
1.46 mi · 2%
Chapel Street
1.41 mi · 2%
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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
69.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
00h 51m from Georgetown
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Georgetown and 38.8 miles from Brookside.

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

The direct path is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

1 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Newark

60 mi away
429 South College Ave.
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

61 mi away
29137 Newman Road
RAIL

Wilmington station

64 mi away
100 South French Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Brookside. Straight-line distance: 69.94 mi (112.55 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

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

#2 Brookside

Town in Alabama

Population2,896
Coordinates39.6670600, -75.7268800
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-75.38547, 38.69011)
End: Brookside (-75.72688, 39.66706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.36 L · about $11.20
Round trip
$22.39
5.48 gal · 20.72 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.20 $22.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.60 $25.20
Premium $4.95 $13.57 $27.15
Diesel $5.98 $16.39 $32.77

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 Brookside. The current time is 16:56:54.

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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.