How far is Newark, DE from Frankford, DE?

The driving distance from Newark, DE to Frankford, DE is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
94.22 mi
02h 07m
Flight
85.18 mi
137.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.18 mi
Kilometers
137.09 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.22 mi
Kilometers
151.64 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frankford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 AM EDT
Return by in Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 6:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-23T02:15
Arrive Frankford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
47.2 mi
01h 03m
To Frankford
47.1 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Bay Road

    14.7 mi · 20 min · Bay Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Georgetown

    32.8 mi · 48 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Daisey Street

    1374 ft · 52 sec · Daisey Street

  17. 17

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

    52 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    35 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
35.8 mi · 38%
US 113 South
32.8 mi · 35%
Bay Road
14.7 mi · 16%
Wrangle Hill Road
3.55 mi · 4%
Sunset Lake Road
2.48 mi · 3%
South College Avenue
1.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 113 South

Keep slight right to continue on US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Georgetown

32.8 mi · 00h 48m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
85.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland Acres
01h 03m from Newark
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newark and Sunny near Frankford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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 47.2 miles from Newark and 47.1 miles from Frankford.

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

The direct path is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.61 one way or $27.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newark and Sunny near Frankford.

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 Frankford. Straight-line distance: 85.18 mi (137.09 km).

Newark

#1 Newark

City in New Castle County, Delaware, United States

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

#2 Frankford

Town of the United States

Population1,020
Coordinates38.5173400, -75.2349100
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark (-75.74966, 39.68372)
End: Frankford (-75.23491, 38.51734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.59 L · about $13.61
Round trip
$27.21
6.66 gal · 25.18 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.61 $27.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.31 $30.63
Premium $4.95 $16.50 $32.99
Diesel $5.98 $19.91 $39.83

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Newark and Frankford. The current time is 02:15:12.

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.