How far is Georgetown, DE from Hockessin, DE?

The driving distance from Georgetown, DE to Hockessin, DE is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.6 miles (124.9 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
85.7 mi
01h 55m
Flight
77.63 mi
124.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.63 mi
Kilometers
124.94 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.7 mi
Kilometers
137.92 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hockessin
Wed, Apr 22, 10:20 PM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-22T20:24
Arrive Hockessin
Wed, Apr 22, 10:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Bethel
DE

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA

From Georgetown
42.9 mi
00h 57m
To Hockessin
42.8 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Stanton Christiana Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Stanton Christiana Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Mitch Road

    1947 ft · 37 sec · Mitch Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Limestone Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Limestone Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    689 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on McKennans Church Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · McKennans Church Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Newport Gap Pike

    1.4 km · 2 min · Newport Gap Pike

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Lancaster Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Pike

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Yorklyn Road

    532 ft · 26 sec · Yorklyn Road

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto Old Lancaster Pike

    84 m · 8 sec · Old Lancaster Pike

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Lancaster Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
21 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
44.2 mi · 52%
Dupont Boulevard
31.3 mi · 37%
McKennans Church Road
2.3 mi · 3%
Limestone Road
1.69 mi · 2%
Lancaster Pike
1.67 mi · 2%
Stanton Christiana Road
1.62 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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
77.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethel
00h 57m from Georgetown
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Georgetown and Chance Rain Showers near Hockessin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.7 miles (137.9 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?

Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Georgetown and 42.8 miles from Hockessin.

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

The direct path is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 $12.34 one way or $24.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Georgetown and Chance Rain Showers near Hockessin.

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 Georgetown and Hockessin. Straight-line distance: 77.63 mi (124.94 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

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

#2 Hockessin

Census designated place

Population13,527
Coordinates39.7876100, -75.6966000
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-75.38547, 38.69011)
End: Hockessin (-75.6966, 39.78761)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.45 L · about $12.34
Round trip
$24.68
6.04 gal · 22.9 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.34 $24.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.89 $27.78
Premium $4.95 $14.96 $29.92
Diesel $5.98 $18.06 $36.12

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Hockessin. The current time is 20:24:43.

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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.