How far is Hockessin, DE from New Castle, DE?
The driving distance from Hockessin, DE to New Castle, DE is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hockessin and New Castle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hockessin and New Castle.
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Start on Old Lancaster Pike
84 m · 16 sec · Old Lancaster Pike
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Turn sharp right onto Yorklyn Road
149 m · 16 sec · Yorklyn Road
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Turn right onto Lancaster Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Pike
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Turn slight right onto Newport Gap Pike
3.5 mi · 6 min · Newport Gap Pike
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Turn left onto Kirkwood Highway
2640 ft · 53 sec · Kirkwood Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward DE 141 South: Newport
1459 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue on East Basin Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Basin Road
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Turn left onto Delaware Street
2938 ft · 50 sec · Delaware Street
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Turn slight right
68 m · 12 sec
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Continue on Delaware Street
136 m · 20 sec · Delaware Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
57 m · 6 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto Cherry Street
32 m · 5 sec · Cherry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cherry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hockessin and New Castle.
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.
DE 141 South
Merge slight right
4.14 mi · 00h 06m
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 leaving Hockessin and Chance Rain Showers near New Castle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hockessin to New Castle?
The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Elsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Hockessin and 6.1 miles from New Castle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 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 $1.76 one way or $3.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hockessin and Chance Rain Showers near New Castle.
Stop Ideas Near Elsmere
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 Elsmere.
Wilmington station
Newark
Downingtown
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hockessin and New Castle. Straight-line distance: 11.1 mi (17.86 km).
#1 Hockessin
Census designated place
| Population | 13,527 |
| Coordinates | 39.7876100, -75.6966000 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Castle
City in Delaware
| Population | 5,394 |
| Coordinates | 39.6620600, -75.5663100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cherry Street (-75.566097, 39.662211)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.76 | $3.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
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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