How far is Georgetown, DE from North Star, DE?
The driving distance from Georgetown, DE to North Star, DE is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and North Star.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and North Star.
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Start on The Circle
71 m · 9 sec · The Circle
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Exit the rotary onto North Bedford Street
1 km · 2 min · North Bedford Street
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Take the exit straight
55 m · 4 sec
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Continue on North Bedford Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Bedford Street
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Merge slight left onto Dupont Boulevard
6.7 mi · 9 min · Dupont Boulevard
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Continue on DuPont Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · DuPont Boulevard
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Continue on Dupont Boulevard
22.5 mi · 31 min · Dupont Boulevard
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.6 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
6.5 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Stanton Christiana Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Stanton Christiana Road
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Continue on Mitch Road
1947 ft · 37 sec · Mitch Road
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Continue on Limestone Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · Limestone Road
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Turn left onto Paper Mill Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Paper Mill Road
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Turn right onto North Star Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Star Road
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Turn right onto Venus Drive
1433 ft · 1 min · Venus Drive
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Turn left onto Jupiter Drive
60 m · 11 sec · Jupiter Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and North Star.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Georgetown and Rain Showers Likely near North Star.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to North Star?
The road trip is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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 42.8 miles from Georgetown and 42.8 miles from North Star.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 2:40 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 Rain Showers Likely near North Star.
Stop Ideas Near Bethel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bethel.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and North Star. Straight-line distance: 76.13 mi (122.52 km).
#1 Georgetown
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 7,797 |
| Coordinates | 38.6901100, -75.3854700 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Star
Census designated place
| Population | 7,980 |
| Coordinates | 39.7612200, -75.7191000 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Star (-75.7191, 39.76122)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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