How far is Middletown, DE from Long Neck, DE?

The driving distance from Middletown, DE to Long Neck, DE is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
72.45 mi
01h 41m
Flight
64.85 mi
104.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.85 mi
Kilometers
104.37 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.45 mi
Kilometers
116.59 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Neck
Sat, Apr 18, 12:22 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Sat, Apr 18, 2:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-17T22:40
Arrive Long Neck
Sat, Apr 18, 12:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Frederica
DE

Town in Delaware, United States

From Middletown
36.2 mi
00h 50m
To Long Neck
36.2 mi
00h 50m

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
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Long Neck.

  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 left to continue on Milford Bypass

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Milford Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Coastal Highway

    13.4 mi · 18 min · Coastal Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hudson Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Hudson Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Log Cabin Hill Road

    2111 ft · 38 sec · Log Cabin Hill Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Cool Spring Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Cool Spring Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Harbeson Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Harbeson Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Indian Mission Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Indian Mission Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Long Neck Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Long Neck Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Pot Nets Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Pot Nets Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Half-Shelf Pond Road

    58 m · 14 sec · Half-Shelf Pond Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Woodduck Road

    1031 ft · 45 sec · Woodduck Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blue Jay Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
16.2 mi · 22%
Bay Road
14.7 mi · 20%
Coastal Highway
13.4 mi · 19%
Summit Bridge Road
4.88 mi · 7%
South Dupont Parkway
4.46 mi · 6%
Cool Spring Road
4.39 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Bay Road

Continue on Bay Road

14.7 mi · 00h 20m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
64.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frederica
00h 50m from Middletown
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Long Neck?

The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Frederica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Middletown and 36.2 miles from Long Neck.

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

The direct path is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.46 one way or $20.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 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 Long Neck.

Stop Ideas Near Frederica

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

16 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

56 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Kent Island, MD

67 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

71 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Long Neck. Straight-line distance: 64.85 mi (104.37 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

Town in Delaware, USA

Population23,765
Coordinates39.4495600, -75.7163200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Long Neck

#2 Long Neck

Census designated place

Population1,980
Coordinates38.6201100, -75.1507400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-75.71632, 39.44956)
End: Long Neck (-75.15074, 38.62011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.68 L · about $10.46
Round trip
$20.92
5.12 gal · 19.36 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.46 $20.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.77 $23.55
Premium $4.95 $12.68 $25.36
Diesel $5.98 $15.31 $30.62

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Long Neck. The current time is 22:40:46.

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.