How far is Middletown, DE from Bridgeville, DE?

The driving distance from Middletown, DE to Bridgeville, DE is about 55.3 miles (89 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.28 mi
01h 12m
Flight
49.21 mi
79.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.21 mi
Kilometers
79.2 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.28 mi
Kilometers
88.96 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:19 PM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Fri, Apr 17, 7:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-17T17:07
Arrive Bridgeville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Kent Acres
DE

Census designated place

From Middletown
27.7 mi
00h 36m
To Bridgeville
27.6 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Bridgeville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Bridgeville.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    30 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Summit Bridge Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Summit Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward Summit Bridge Road

    744 ft · 20 sec · Summit Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto South Dupont Parkway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · South Dupont Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto DE 1 Toll South: Dover, Beaches

    1855 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Puncheon Run Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Dupont Highway

    21.2 mi · 27 min · South Dupont Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Sussex Highway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Sussex Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1588 ft · 29 sec · Market Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Bridgeville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Dupont Highway
21.2 mi · 38%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
14.6 mi · 26%
Sussex Highway
5.43 mi · 10%
Summit Bridge Road
4.88 mi · 9%
South Dupont Parkway
4.46 mi · 8%
Puncheon Run Connector
2.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Dupont Highway

Turn left onto South Dupont Highway

21.2 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
49.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kent Acres
00h 36m from Middletown
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Middletown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bridgeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Bridgeville?

The road trip is about 55.3 miles (89 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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 27.7 miles from Middletown and 27.6 miles from Bridgeville.

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

The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Middletown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bridgeville.

Stop Ideas Near Kent Acres

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kent Acres, 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 Kent Acres.

BUS

Dover, Delaware

2 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

59 mi away
29137 Newman Road
RAIL

Newark

63 mi away
429 South College Ave.
BUS

Kent Island, MD

64 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Bridgeville. Straight-line distance: 49.21 mi (79.2 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

Town in Delaware, USA

Population23,765
Coordinates39.4495600, -75.7163200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Bridgeville

#2 Bridgeville

Town in Delaware

Population2,440
Coordinates38.7426100, -75.6043700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-75.71632, 39.44956)
End: Bridgeville (-75.60437, 38.74261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.38 L · about $7.97
Round trip
$15.94
3.9 gal · 14.76 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.97 $15.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.97 $17.94
Premium $4.95 $9.66 $19.32
Diesel $5.98 $11.66 $23.32

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Bridgeville. The current time is 17:07:10.

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.