How far is Newark, DE from Rodney Village, DE?
The driving distance from Newark, DE to Rodney Village, DE is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Rodney Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Rodney Village.
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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
1.4 km · 1 min · East Chestnut Hill Road
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Turn right onto South Chapel Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Chapel Street
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Continue on Sunset Lake Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Sunset Lake Road
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Continue on Wrangle Hill Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Wrangle Hill Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches
1967 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1518 ft · 20 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.9 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Puncheon Run Connector
2.1 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector
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Turn left onto South Dupont Highway
1327 ft · 25 sec · South Dupont Highway
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Turn right onto Webbs Lane
1311 ft · 42 sec · Webbs Lane
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Turn left onto Nathaniel Mitchell Road
107 m · 16 sec · Nathaniel Mitchell Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nathaniel Mitchell Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Rodney Village.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Newark and Chance Rain Showers near Rodney Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newark to Rodney Village?
The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Townsend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Newark and 23.7 miles from Rodney Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Newark and Chance Rain Showers near Rodney Village.
Stop Ideas Near Townsend
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Townsend.
Dover, Delaware
Newark
Wilmington station
Aberdeen
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Rodney Village. Straight-line distance: 39.84 mi (64.12 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 Rodney Village
Census-designated place in Delaware
| Population | 1,487 |
| Coordinates | 39.1320600, -75.5324200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rodney Village (-75.53242, 39.13206)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $4.09 | $6.82 | $13.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.99 | $19.97 |
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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