How far is Lewes, DE from Laurel, DE?
The driving distance from Lewes, DE to Laurel, DE is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewes and Laurel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewes and Laurel.
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Start on West 3rd Street
28 m · 11 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Savannah Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Savannah Road
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Continue on Lewes Georgetown Highway
11.1 mi · 17 min · Lewes Georgetown Highway
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Continue on East Market Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Market Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle
103 m · 14 sec · West Market Street
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Exit the rotary onto West Market Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Market Street
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Continue on County Seat Highway
12 mi · 18 min · County Seat Highway
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Continue on Georgetown Road
3240 ft · 1 min · Georgetown Road
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Turn left onto North Central Avenue
2903 ft · 1 min · North Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewes and Laurel.
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.
County Seat Highway
Continue on County Seat Highway
12 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Lewes and Rain Showers Likely near Laurel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewes to Laurel?
The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Lewes and 14.5 miles from Laurel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lewes and Rain Showers Likely near Laurel.
Stop Ideas Near Georgetown
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 Georgetown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewes and Laurel. Straight-line distance: 27.75 mi (44.66 km).
#1 Lewes
City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States of America
| Population | 3,417 |
| Coordinates | 38.7745600, -75.1393500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laurel
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA
| Population | 4,511 |
| Coordinates | 38.5565000, -75.5713100 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laurel (-75.57131, 38.5565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.05 | $10.11 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
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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