How far is Newark, DE from Greenville, DE?
The driving distance from Newark, DE to Greenville, DE is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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 25m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Greenville.
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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
1208 ft · 47 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North College Avenue
1019 ft · 30 sec · North College Avenue
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Turn right onto East Cleveland Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · East Cleveland Avenue
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Turn left onto Capitol Trail
2.4 mi · 5 min · Capitol Trail
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Continue on Kirkwood Highway
4.9 mi · 8 min · Kirkwood Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward DE 141 North: Fairfax
1693 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on DE 141 North: Fairfax
1050 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 52 North: Greenville
1057 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Kennett Pike
3082 ft · 1 min · Kennett Pike
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Continue on Kennett Pike
5 m · 1 sec · Kennett Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kennett Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Greenville.
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.
Kirkwood Highway
Continue on Kirkwood Highway
4.85 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 then Partly Sunny leaving Newark and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Greenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newark to Greenville?
The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Pike Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Newark and 6.3 miles from Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.87 one way or $3.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Newark and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Greenville.
Stop Ideas Near Pike Creek
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 Pike Creek.
Newark
Wilmington station
Coatesville
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 10.4 mi (16.73 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 Greenville
Greenville is a place in Delaware, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7790000, -75.5982600 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenville (-75.59826, 39.779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $4.16 | $1.87 | $3.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $2.15 | $4.29 |
| Premium | $5.07 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
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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