How far is Newark, DE from Newport, DE?
The driving distance from Newark, DE to Newport, DE is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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 19m.
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.
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 Newport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Newport.
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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
1.7 mi · 3 min · South College Avenue
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Turn left onto East Chestnut Hill Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · East Chestnut Hill Road
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Continue on Ogleton-Stanton Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Ogleton-Stanton Road
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Turn left onto Stanton Christiana Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Stanton Christiana Road
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Continue on Mitch Road
1947 ft · 37 sec · Mitch Road
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Continue on Mitch Road
2933 ft · 1 min · Mitch Road
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Continue on West Newport Pike
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Newport Pike
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Continue on West Market Street
1176 ft · 32 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right onto South James Street
27 m · 10 sec · South James Street
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Continue on South James Street
22 m · 2 sec · South James Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South James Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Newport.
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.
East Chestnut Hill Road
Turn left onto East Chestnut Hill Road
3.3 mi · 00h 05m
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 Newport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newark to Newport?
The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Brookside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Newark and 5.7 miles from Newport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 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 Newport.
Stop Ideas Near Brookside
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 Brookside.
Newark
Wilmington station
Parkesburg
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Newport. Straight-line distance: 7.74 mi (12.46 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 Newport
Town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 874 |
| Coordinates | 39.7137200, -75.6093700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newport (-75.60937, 39.71372)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.66 | $3.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $1.91 | $3.81 |
| Premium | $5.07 | $2.03 | $4.05 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
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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