How far is Long Neck, DE from Newark, DE?
The driving distance from Long Neck, DE to Newark, DE is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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 01h 49m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Neck and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Neck and Newark.
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Start on Blue Jay Lane
97 m · 14 sec · Blue Jay Lane
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Continue on Woodduck Road
690 ft · 33 sec · Woodduck Road
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Turn right onto Half-Shelf Pond Road
58 m · 9 sec · Half-Shelf Pond Road
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Turn right onto Pot Nets Road
1.5 km · 3 min · Pot Nets Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Long Neck Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Long Neck Road
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Continue on Indian Mission Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Indian Mission Road
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Continue on Harbeson Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Harbeson Road
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Turn right onto Cool Spring Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Cool Spring Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Log Cabin Hill Road
2111 ft · 43 sec · Log Cabin Hill Road
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Turn right onto Hudson Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Hudson Road
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Turn left onto Coastal Highway
13.4 mi · 18 min · Coastal Highway
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Continue on Milford Bypass
2.1 mi · 3 min · Milford Bypass
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Continue on Bay Road
14.5 mi · 19 min · Bay Road
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.6 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 72: Delaware City, Newark
1256 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on DE 72 North
106 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight right onto Wrangle Hill Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Wrangle Hill Road
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Continue on Sunset Lake Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Sunset Lake Road
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Continue on Chapel Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Chapel Street
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Continue on Capitol Trail
809 ft · 14 sec · Capitol Trail
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Continue on Library Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Library Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right
79 m · 19 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Neck and Newark.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.6 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Long Neck and Chance Rain Showers near Newark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Neck to Newark?
The road trip is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Kent Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Long Neck and 49.6 miles from Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.77 one way or $27.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Long Neck and Chance Rain Showers near Newark.
Stop Ideas Near Kent Acres
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 Kent Acres.
Dover, Delaware
Easton Airport, Maryland
Newark
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Neck and Newark. Straight-line distance: 80.19 mi (129.05 km).
#1 Long Neck
Census designated place
| Population | 1,980 |
| Coordinates | 38.6201100, -75.1507400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newark
City in New Castle County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 33,849 |
| Coordinates | 39.6837200, -75.7496600 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-75.749701, 39.68374)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.77 | $27.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.69 | $33.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $20.15 | $40.31 |
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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