How far is Lewes, DE from Georgetown, DE?

The driving distance from Lewes, DE to Georgetown, DE is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.03 mi
00h 24m
Flight
14.49 mi
23.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.49 mi
Kilometers
23.32 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.03 mi
Kilometers
24.19 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM EDT
Return by in Lewes
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewes
2026-04-23T05:12
Arrive Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lewes
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Milton
DE

Town in Delaware, USA

From Lewes
7.5 mi
00h 12m
To Georgetown
7.5 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lewes and Georgetown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lewes and Georgetown.

  1. 1

    Start on West 3rd Street

    28 m · 11 sec · West 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Savannah Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Savannah Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Lewes Georgetown Highway

    11.1 mi · 17 min · Lewes Georgetown Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on East Market Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Market Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout toward The Circle

    607 ft · 21 sec · The Circle

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewes and Georgetown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lewes Georgetown Highway
11.1 mi · 74%
Savannah Road
2.66 mi · 18%
East Market Street
1.17 mi · 8%
The Circle
0.11 mi · 1%
West 3rd Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Lewes Georgetown Highway

Continue on Lewes Georgetown Highway

11.1 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 12m from Lewes
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lewes and Sunny near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lewes to Georgetown?

The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Lewes and 7.5 miles from Georgetown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.17 one way or $4.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lewes and Sunny near Georgetown.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Milton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.

BUS

Dover, Delaware

45 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Ocean Pines, MD

46 mi away
11011 Manklin Creek Road
BUS

Ocean City, MD

52 mi away
12848 Ocean Gateway
BUS

Salisbury, Maryland

52 mi away
350 Cypress St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewes and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 14.49 mi (23.32 km).

Lewes

#1 Lewes

City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States of America

Population3,417
Coordinates38.7745600, -75.1393500
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

Population7,797
Coordinates38.6901100, -75.3854700
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: West 3rd Street (-75.139466, 38.774404)
End: US 9 (-75.38551, 38.690103)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2.01 L · about $2.17
Round trip
$4.33
1.06 gal · 4.02 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.17 $4.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.44 $4.87
Premium $4.95 $2.63 $5.25
Diesel $5.98 $3.17 $6.34

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Delaware · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewes and Georgetown. The current time is 05:12:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.