How far is Middletown, DE from North Star, DE?
The driving distance from Middletown, DE to North Star, DE is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and North Star.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and North Star.
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Start on East Main Street
30 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
1.6 km · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Turn straight onto Summit Bridge Road
10.9 mi · 15 min · Summit Bridge Road
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Keep slight right to continue on South College Avenue
5.4 mi · 8 min · South College Avenue
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Turn right onto East Delaware Avenue
2395 ft · 2 min · East Delaware Avenue
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Turn left onto South Chapel Street
1869 ft · 36 sec · South Chapel Street
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Continue on Paper Mill Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Paper Mill Road
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Turn left onto North Star Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Star Road
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Turn right onto Venus Drive
1433 ft · 1 min · Venus Drive
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Turn left onto Jupiter Drive
60 m · 11 sec · Jupiter Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and North Star.
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.
Summit Bridge Road
Turn straight onto Summit Bridge Road
10.9 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Middletown and Rain Showers Likely near North Star.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to North Star?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brookside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Middletown and 12.1 miles from North Star.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Middletown and Rain Showers Likely near North Star.
Stop Ideas Near Brookside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookside.
Newark
Wilmington station
Parkesburg
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and North Star. Straight-line distance: 21.54 mi (34.66 km).
#1 Middletown
Town in Delaware, USA
| Population | 23,765 |
| Coordinates | 39.4495600, -75.7163200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Star
Census designated place
| Population | 7,980 |
| Coordinates | 39.7612200, -75.7191000 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Star (-75.7191, 39.76122)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
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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