How far is Georgetown, DE from Middletown, DE?

The driving distance from Georgetown, DE to Middletown, DE is about 60 miles (96.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
59.94 mi
01h 05m
Flight
55.4 mi
89.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.4 mi
Kilometers
89.15 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.94 mi
Kilometers
96.47 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Mon, May 4, 4:14 PM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Mon, May 4, 5:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-05-04T15:09
Arrive Middletown
Mon, May 4, 4:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Magnolia
DE

Town of the United States

From Georgetown
30 mi
00h 32m
To Middletown
30 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13: North Smyrna, Townsend

    1414 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    40 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Dupont Parkway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · South Dupont Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit left toward Summit Bridge Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Summit Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Broad Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Broad Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    30 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dupont Boulevard
31.3 mi · 52%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
17.3 mi · 29%
Summit Bridge Road
4.8 mi · 8%
South Dupont Parkway
3.73 mi · 6%
North Bedford Street
1.46 mi · 2%
South Broad Street
0.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dupont Boulevard

Continue on Dupont Boulevard

22.5 mi · 00h 31m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Magnolia
00h 32m from Georgetown
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Georgetown and Sunny near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60 miles (96.5 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Magnolia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Georgetown and 30 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.66 one way or $17.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Georgetown and Sunny near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Magnolia

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

10 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

59 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Kent Island, MD

67 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

Newark

71 mi away
429 South College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 55.4 mi (89.15 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

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

#2 Middletown

Town in Delaware, USA

Population23,765
Coordinates39.4495600, -75.7163200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: US 9 (-75.38551, 38.690103)
End: East Main Street (-75.716335, 39.449706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.01 L · about $8.66
Round trip
$17.32
4.24 gal · 16.02 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.66 $17.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.75 $19.50
Premium $4.95 $10.50 $21.00
Diesel $5.98 $12.68 $25.36

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Middletown. The current time is 15:09:14.

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.