How far is Middletown, DE from Greenwood, DE?

The driving distance from Middletown, DE to Greenwood, DE is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
50.91 mi
01h 05m
Flight
44.89 mi
72.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.89 mi
Kilometers
72.25 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.91 mi
Kilometers
81.93 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 5:22 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Sun, Apr 19, 6:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-19T04:16
Arrive Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 5:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Dover
DE

City in and county seat of Kent County, Delaware, United States, and capital city of Delaware

From Middletown
25.5 mi
00h 32m
To Greenwood
25.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2 mi · 3 min · Sussex Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1788 ft · 36 sec · East Market Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Dupont Highway
21.2 mi · 42%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
14.6 mi · 29%
Summit Bridge Road
4.88 mi · 10%
South Dupont Parkway
4.46 mi · 9%
Puncheon Run Connector
2.1 mi · 4%
Sussex Highway
2.04 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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
44.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
00h 32m from Middletown
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Middletown and Chance Rain Showers near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Middletown and 25.4 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Middletown and Chance Rain Showers near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

1 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Newark

60 mi away
429 South College Ave.
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

61 mi away
29137 Newman Road
RAIL

Wilmington station

64 mi away
100 South French Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 44.89 mi (72.25 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

Town in Delaware, USA

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

#2 Greenwood

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

Population1,175
Coordinates38.8070600, -75.5913200
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-75.71632, 39.44956)
End: Greenwood (-75.59132, 38.80706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.8 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.71
3.6 gal · 13.6 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.35 $14.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.28 $16.56
Premium $4.95 $8.92 $17.83
Diesel $5.98 $10.76 $21.53

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Greenwood. The current time is 04:16:25.

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.