How far is Newark, DE from Long Neck, DE?

The driving distance from Newark, DE to Long Neck, DE is about 92 miles (148.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129.1 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
92.03 mi
02h 05m
Flight
80.19 mi
129.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.19 mi
Kilometers
129.05 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.03 mi
Kilometers
148.1 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Neck
Sat, Apr 18, 12:44 AM EDT
Return by in Newark
Sat, Apr 18, 2:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-17T22:39
Arrive Long Neck
Sat, Apr 18, 12:44 AM 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
Kent Acres
DE

Census designated place

From Newark
46 mi
01h 02m
To Long Neck
46 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
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Long Neck.

  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 left to continue on Milford Bypass

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Milford Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on Coastal Highway

    13.4 mi · 18 min · Coastal Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hudson Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Hudson Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Log Cabin Hill Road

    2111 ft · 38 sec · Log Cabin Hill Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cool Spring Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Cool Spring Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Harbeson Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Harbeson Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Indian Mission Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Indian Mission Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Long Neck Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Long Neck Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Pot Nets Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Pot Nets Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Half-Shelf Pond Road

    58 m · 14 sec · Half-Shelf Pond Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Woodduck Road

    1031 ft · 45 sec · Woodduck Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blue Jay Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
35.8 mi · 39%
Bay Road
14.7 mi · 16%
Coastal Highway
13.4 mi · 15%
Cool Spring Road
4.39 mi · 5%
Wrangle Hill Road
3.55 mi · 4%
Indian Mission Road
3.5 mi · 4%
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
+11.8 mi
80.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kent 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 Long Neck.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newark to Long Neck?

The road trip is about 92 miles (148.1 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?

Kent Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Newark and 46 miles from Long Neck.

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

The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 $13.28 one way or $26.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 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 Long Neck.

Stop Ideas Near Kent Acres

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

2 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

59 mi away
29137 Newman Road
RAIL

Newark

63 mi away
429 South College Ave.
BUS

Kent Island, MD

64 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Long Neck. Straight-line distance: 80.19 mi (129.05 km).

Newark

#1 Newark

City in New Castle County, Delaware, United States

Population33,849
Coordinates39.6837200, -75.7496600
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Long Neck

#2 Long Neck

Census designated place

Population1,980
Coordinates38.6201100, -75.1507400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark (-75.74966, 39.68372)
End: Long Neck (-75.15074, 38.62011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.29 L · about $13.28
Round trip
$26.56
6.5 gal · 24.58 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.28 $26.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.95 $29.89
Premium $4.95 $16.10 $32.20
Diesel $5.98 $19.44 $38.87

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Newark and Long Neck. The current time is 22:39:02.

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.