How far is Newark, DE from Ocean View, DE?

The driving distance from Newark, DE to Ocean View, DE is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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
99.57 mi
02h 21m
Flight
86.27 mi
138.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.27 mi
Kilometers
138.84 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.57 mi
Kilometers
160.25 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ocean View
Fri, Apr 17, 7:20 PM EDT
Return by in Newark
Fri, Apr 17, 9:41 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 Ocean View
Fri, Apr 17, 7:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
Magnolia
DE

Town of the United States

From Newark
49.8 mi
01h 10m
To Ocean View
49.8 mi
01h 10m

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
78°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 Ocean View.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Ocean View.

  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

    34.2 mi · 54 min · Coastal Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Fred Hudson Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Fred Hudson Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cedar Neck Road

    1532 ft · 39 sec · Cedar Neck Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Central Avenue

    2628 ft · 2 min · Central Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Church Avenue

    122 m · 18 sec · Church Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
35.8 mi · 36%
Coastal Highway
34.2 mi · 34%
Bay Road
14.7 mi · 15%
Wrangle Hill Road
3.55 mi · 4%
Sunset Lake Road
2.48 mi · 2%
Milford Bypass
2.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Coastal Highway

Continue on Coastal Highway

34.2 mi · 00h 54m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
86.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Magnolia
01h 10m from Newark
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newark to Ocean View?

The road trip is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Magnolia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Newark and 49.8 miles from Ocean View.

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

The direct path is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.34 one way or $28.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 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 Ocean View.

Stop Ideas Near Magnolia

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

10 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

59 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Kent Island, MD

67 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

Newark

71 mi away
429 South College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Ocean View. Straight-line distance: 86.27 mi (138.84 km).

Newark

#1 Newark

City in New Castle County, Delaware, United States

Population33,849
Coordinates39.6837200, -75.7496600
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Ocean View

#2 Ocean View

City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

Population2,245
Coordinates38.5451100, -75.0890700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark (-75.74966, 39.68372)
End: Ocean View (-75.08907, 38.54511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.3 L · about $14.34
Round trip
$28.68
7.02 gal · 26.6 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.34 $28.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.14 $32.28
Premium $4.95 $17.39 $34.78
Diesel $5.98 $20.99 $41.98

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 Ocean View. The current time is 16:59:13.

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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.