How far is Newark, DE from Cheswold, DE?
The driving distance from Newark, DE to Cheswold, DE is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Cheswold.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Cheswold.
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Start on the route
70 m · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1083 ft · 44 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South College Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · South College Avenue
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Turn left onto East Chestnut Hill Road
1.4 km · 1 min · East Chestnut Hill Road
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Turn right onto South Chapel Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Chapel Street
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Continue on Sunset Lake Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Sunset Lake Road
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Continue on Wrangle Hill Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Wrangle Hill Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches
1967 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1518 ft · 20 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
19.3 mi · 22 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: South Smyrna
2378 ft · 60 sec
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Turn left onto South Dupont Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Dupont Boulevard
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Continue on North Dupont Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Dupont Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
3028 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Cheswold.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
19.3 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Newark and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Cheswold.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newark to Cheswold?
The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Odessa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Newark and 19.3 miles from Cheswold.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Newark and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Cheswold.
Stop Ideas Near Odessa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Odessa.
Newark
Wilmington station
Dover, Delaware
Aberdeen
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Cheswold. Straight-line distance: 33.26 mi (53.53 km).
#1 Newark
City in New Castle County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 33,849 |
| Coordinates | 39.6837200, -75.7496600 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cheswold
Town in Kent County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 1,759 |
| Coordinates | 39.2192800, -75.5857600 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cheswold (-75.58576, 39.21928)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.25 | $12.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.13 | $16.27 |
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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