How far is Laurel, DE from Middletown, DE?
The driving distance from Laurel, DE to Middletown, DE is about 73.3 miles (118 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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 01h 23m.
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.
Town in Kent County, Delaware, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and Middletown.
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Start on South Central Avenue
2903 ft · 1 min · South Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Georgetown Road
1 km · 1 min · Georgetown Road
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Turn left onto Sussex Highway
18.7 mi · 26 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 Laurel 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 Laurel and Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurel to Middletown?
The road trip is about 73.3 miles (118 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Viola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Laurel and 39.1 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.58 one way or $21.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Laurel and Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Viola
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 62.19 mi (100.09 km).
#1 Laurel
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA
| Population | 4,511 |
| Coordinates | 38.5565000, -75.5713100 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.58 | $21.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.91 | $23.82 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.49 | $30.98 |
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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