How far is Newark, DE from Delmar, DE?

The driving distance from Newark, DE to Delmar, DE is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
95.84 mi
02h 05m
Flight
85.3 mi
137.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.3 mi
Kilometers
137.27 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.84 mi
Kilometers
154.24 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delmar
Fri, Apr 17, 7:04 PM EDT
Return by in Newark
Fri, Apr 17, 9:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-17T16:59
Arrive Delmar
Fri, Apr 17, 7:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newark
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
Highland Acres
DE

Census designated place

From Newark
48 mi
01h 02m
To Delmar
47.8 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Delmar.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Delmar.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    70 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    1083 ft · 44 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South College Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South College Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Chestnut Hill Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Chestnut Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Chapel Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Chapel Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Sunset Lake Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Sunset Lake Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Wrangle Hill Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Wrangle Hill Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches

    1967 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    1518 ft · 20 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.9 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Puncheon Run Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Dupont Highway

    21.2 mi · 27 min · South Dupont Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Sussex Highway

    26.7 mi · 36 min · Sussex Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East State Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East State Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    48 m · 7 sec · North 1st Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Delmar.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
34.2 mi · 36%
Sussex Highway
26.7 mi · 28%
South Dupont Highway
21.2 mi · 22%
Wrangle Hill Road
3.55 mi · 4%
Sunset Lake Road
2.48 mi · 3%
Puncheon Run Connector
2.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

27.9 mi · 00h 32m

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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
85.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland Acres
01h 02m from Newark
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Newark and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Delmar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newark to Delmar?

The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Highland Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Newark and 47.8 miles from Delmar.

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

The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.81 one way or $27.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Newark and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Delmar.

Stop Ideas Near Highland Acres

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

3 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

58 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Kent Island, MD

64 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

Newark

64 mi away
429 South College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Delmar. Straight-line distance: 85.3 mi (137.27 km).

Newark

#1 Newark

City in New Castle County, Delaware, United States

Population33,849
Coordinates39.6837200, -75.7496600
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Delmar

#2 Delmar

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

Population1,879
Coordinates38.4565100, -75.5771500
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark (-75.74966, 39.68372)
End: Delmar (-75.57715, 38.45651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.8 L · about $13.81
Round trip
$27.62
6.76 gal · 25.6 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.81 $27.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.54 $31.09
Premium $4.95 $16.74 $33.49
Diesel $5.98 $20.21 $40.42

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Newark and Delmar. The current time is 16:59:14.

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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.