How far is Middletown, DE from Georgetown, DE?

The driving distance from Middletown, DE to Georgetown, DE is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
61.87 mi
01h 04m
Flight
55.4 mi
89.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.4 mi
Kilometers
89.15 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.87 mi
Kilometers
99.57 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Mon, May 4, 5:49 PM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Mon, May 4, 6:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-05-04T16:44
Arrive Georgetown
Mon, May 4, 5:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Magnolia
DE

Town of the United States

From Middletown
30 mi
00h 32m
To Georgetown
31.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Bay Road

    14.7 mi · 20 min · Bay Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Georgetown

    16.8 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward North Bedford Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Bedford Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Bedford Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Bedford Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout toward The Circle

    134 m · 15 sec · The Circle

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 113 South
16.8 mi · 27%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
16.2 mi · 26%
Bay Road
14.7 mi · 24%
Summit Bridge Road
4.88 mi · 8%
South Dupont Parkway
4.46 mi · 7%
North Bedford Street
1.55 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 113 South

Keep slight right to continue on US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Georgetown

16.8 mi · 00h 24m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Magnolia
00h 32m from Middletown
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Middletown and Sunny near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Magnolia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Middletown and 31.9 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.91 one way or $17.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Magnolia

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

10 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

59 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Kent Island, MD

67 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

Newark

71 mi away
429 South College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 55.4 mi (89.15 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

Town in Delaware, USA

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

#2 Georgetown

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

Population7,797
Coordinates38.6901100, -75.3854700
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-75.716335, 39.449706)
End: US 9 (-75.38551, 38.690103)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.26 L · about $8.91
Round trip
$17.81
4.36 gal · 16.52 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.91 $17.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.03 $20.05
Premium $4.95 $10.80 $21.60
Diesel $5.98 $13.04 $26.07

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Georgetown. The current time is 16:44:46.

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.