How far is Newport, DE from Georgetown, DE?

The driving distance from Newport, DE to Georgetown, DE is about 80.8 miles (130 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.77 mi
01h 24m
Flight
71.73 mi
115.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.73 mi
Kilometers
115.44 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.77 mi
Kilometers
129.99 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Fri, Oct 16, 1:49 PM EDT
Return by in Newport
Fri, Oct 16, 3:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport
2026-10-16T12:25
Arrive Georgetown
Fri, Oct 16, 1:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport
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
Cheswold
DE

Town in Kent County, Delaware, United States

From Newport
40.3 mi
00h 42m
To Georgetown
40.5 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Newport and Georgetown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newport and Georgetown.

  1. 1

    Start on South James Street

    10 m · 1 sec · South James Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East Market Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward DE 141 South: New Castle

    1026 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1667 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Newark, Baltimore

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Delaware Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward DE 1 South, DE 7 South: Mall Road, Dover, Beaches

    2960 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches

    1.2 km · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.1 mi · 12 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 right to continue on US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Georgetown

    16.8 mi · 24 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward North Bedford Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Bedford Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Bedford Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Bedford Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout toward The Circle

    134 m · 15 sec · The Circle

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport and Georgetown.

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
42.8 mi · 53%
US 113 South
16.8 mi · 21%
Bay Road
14.7 mi · 18%
Delaware Turnpike
2.01 mi · 2%
North Bedford Street
1.55 mi · 2%
DE 1 South
1.34 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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
71.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheswold
00h 42m from Newport
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Newport and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newport to Georgetown?

The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Cheswold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Newport and 40.5 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.86 one way or $23.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Newport and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Georgetown.

Stop Ideas Near Cheswold

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

9 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Newark

52 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Wilmington station

58 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Aberdeen

59 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 71.73 mi (115.44 km).

Newport

#1 Newport

Town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States

Population874
Coordinates39.7137200, -75.6093700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

Population7,797
Coordinates38.6901100, -75.3854700
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: East Market Street (-75.609376, 39.713768)
End: US 9 (-75.38551, 38.690103)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.79 L · about $11.86
Round trip
$23.72
5.7 gal · 21.58 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.16 $11.86 $23.72
Mid-grade $4.77 $13.59 $27.18
Premium $5.07 $14.44 $28.88
Diesel $6.28 $17.90 $35.81

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 · Oct 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport and Georgetown. The current time is 12:25:05.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.