How far is Newark, DE from Claymont, DE?
The driving distance from Newark, DE to Claymont, DE is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Claymont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Claymont.
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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
2.3 mi · 4 min · South College Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Turnpike
7 mi · 8 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
6 mi · 7 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 3, US 13: Edgemoor Road, Edgemoor Industrial Park, Governor Printz Boulevard
683 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 13, DE 3: Edgemoor Road, Edgemoor Industrial Park, Governor Printz Boulevard
593 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Lighthouse Road
77 m · 8 sec · Lighthouse Road
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Turn right onto Edgemoor Road
1126 ft · 27 sec · Edgemoor Road
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Turn right onto Governor Printz Boulevard
4.3 mi · 7 min · Governor Printz Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Governor Printz Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Claymont.
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.
Delaware Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Delaware Turnpike
7.01 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Newark and Chance Rain Showers near Claymont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newark to Claymont?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Newark and 11.8 miles from Claymont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Newark and Chance Rain Showers near Claymont.
Stop Ideas Near Newport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
City of Wilmington
Newport Town Administration
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newport.
Wilmington station
Newark
Downingtown
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Claymont. Straight-line distance: 17.4 mi (28 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 Claymont
Census-designated place in Delaware
| Population | 8,253 |
| Coordinates | 39.8006700, -75.4596400 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Claymont (-75.45964, 39.80067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.82 | $7.63 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
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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