How far is Newark, DE from Rehoboth Beach, DE?

The driving distance from Newark, DE to Rehoboth Beach, DE is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
87.85 mi
01h 59m
Flight
75.67 mi
121.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.67 mi
Kilometers
121.78 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.85 mi
Kilometers
141.38 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rehoboth Beach
Wed, May 13, 1:47 PM EDT
Return by in Newark
Wed, May 13, 3:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-05-13T11:47
Arrive Rehoboth Beach
Wed, May 13, 1:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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
Dover
DE

City in and county seat of Kent County, Delaware, United States, and capital city of Delaware

From Newark
43.9 mi
00h 59m
To Rehoboth Beach
43.9 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Rehoboth Beach.

  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

    22.4 mi · 33 min · Coastal Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rehoboth Avenue

    24 m · 2 sec · Rehoboth Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Rehoboth Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Rehoboth Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Rehoboth Avenue

    588 ft · 25 sec · Rehoboth Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1568 ft · 43 sec · 1st Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Lake Avenue

    721 ft · 23 sec · Lake Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Lakeview Street

    122 m · 23 sec · Lakeview Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Grenoble Place

    88 m · 13 sec · Grenoble Place

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grenoble Place

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
35.8 mi · 41%
Coastal Highway
23.3 mi · 26%
Bay Road
14.7 mi · 17%
Wrangle Hill Road
3.55 mi · 4%
Sunset Lake Road
2.48 mi · 3%
Milford Bypass
2.1 mi · 2%
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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
75.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
00h 59m from Newark
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Newark and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Rehoboth Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newark to Rehoboth Beach?

The road trip is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Newark and 43.9 miles from Rehoboth Beach.

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

The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Newark and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Rehoboth Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

1 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Newark

60 mi away
429 South College Ave.
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

61 mi away
29137 Newman Road
RAIL

Wilmington station

64 mi away
100 South French Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Rehoboth Beach. Straight-line distance: 75.67 mi (121.78 km).

Newark

#1 Newark

City in New Castle County, Delaware, United States

Population33,849
Coordinates39.6837200, -75.7496600
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Rehoboth Beach

#2 Rehoboth Beach

City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

Population1,592
Coordinates38.7209500, -75.0760100
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark (-75.74966, 39.68372)
End: Rehoboth Beach (-75.07601, 38.72095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.73 L · about $12.67
Round trip
$25.33
6.2 gal · 23.46 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.67 $25.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.26 $28.51
Premium $4.95 $15.36 $30.71
Diesel $5.98 $18.54 $37.08

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Newark and Rehoboth Beach. The current time is 11:47:57.

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.