How far is Greenville, DE from Newark, DE?
The driving distance from Greenville, DE to Newark, DE is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Newark.
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Start on Kennett Pike
5 m · 3 sec · Kennett Pike
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Turn left onto Kennett Pike
2348 ft · 1 min · Kennett Pike
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Take the ramp straight toward DE 100 South, DE 141 South
1809 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Centre Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Centre Road
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Turn slight right onto Ferris Road
1123 ft · 24 sec · Ferris Road
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Turn slight left
555 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Kirkwood Highway
4.2 mi · 8 min · Kirkwood Highway
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Continue on Capitol Trail
117 m · 7 sec · Capitol Trail
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Continue on Kirkwood Highway
2857 ft · 56 sec · Kirkwood Highway
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Continue on Capitol Trail
2.5 mi · 5 min · Capitol Trail
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Turn straight
873 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
2966 ft · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right
79 m · 19 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Newark.
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.
Kirkwood Highway
Turn right onto Kirkwood Highway
4.16 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Greenville and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Newark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Newark?
The road trip is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Pike Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Greenville and 8.8 miles from Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.16 one way or $4.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Greenville and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Newark.
Stop Ideas Near Pike Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
City of Wilmington
Newport Town Administration
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pike Creek.
Newark
Wilmington station
Coatesville
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Newark. Straight-line distance: 10.4 mi (16.73 km).
#1 Greenville
Greenville is a place in Delaware, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7790000, -75.5982600 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newark
City in New Castle County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 33,849 |
| Coordinates | 39.6837200, -75.7496600 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-75.749701, 39.68374)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 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 10m |
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 | $4.16 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| Premium | $5.07 | $2.63 | $5.27 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
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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