How far is Greenwood, DE from Middletown, DE?
The driving distance from Greenwood, DE to Middletown, DE is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Kent County, Delaware, United States, and capital city of Delaware
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwood and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and Middletown.
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Start on East Market Street
2143 ft · 53 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto Sussex Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Sussex Highway
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Continue on South Dupont Highway
21.1 mi · 25 min · South Dupont Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge
555 ft · 9 sec
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Continue on Puncheon Run Connector
2.4 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
12.9 mi · 15 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: North Smyrna, Townsend
1414 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
40 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto South Dupont Parkway
3.7 mi · 5 min · South Dupont Parkway
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Take the exit left toward Summit Bridge Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Summit Bridge Road
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Continue on South Broad Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South Broad Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
30 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood and Middletown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Dupont Highway
Continue on South Dupont Highway
21.1 mi · 00h 25m
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 Greenwood and Rain Showers Likely near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to Middletown?
The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 25.5 miles from Greenwood and 25.5 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Greenwood and Rain Showers Likely near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Dover
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 Dover.
Dover, Delaware
Newark
Easton Airport, Maryland
Wilmington station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 44.89 mi (72.25 km).
#1 Greenwood
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 1,175 |
| Coordinates | 38.8070600, -75.5913200 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middletown
Town in Delaware, USA
| Population | 23,765 |
| Coordinates | 39.4495600, -75.7163200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-75.716335, 39.449706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.92 | $17.83 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.76 | $21.53 |
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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