How far is Newport, DE from Wilmington, DE?
The driving distance from Newport, DE to Wilmington, DE is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4 miles (6.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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 10m.
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 Newport and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport and Wilmington.
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Start on South James Street
10 m · 1 sec · South James Street
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Turn right onto East Market Street
707 ft · 18 sec · East Market Street
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Continue on East Market Street
763 ft · 18 sec · East Market Street
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Continue on East Newport Pike
1.2 km · 2 min · East Newport Pike
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Continue on South Maryland Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Maryland Avenue
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Turn slight left onto North Madison Street
720 ft · 31 sec · North Madison Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
1002 ft · 42 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North West Street
2728 ft · 2 min · North West Street
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Turn right onto West 11th Street
1240 ft · 50 sec · West 11th Street
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Turn right onto North King Street
26 m · 3 sec · North King Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North King Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport and Wilmington.
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.
South Maryland Avenue
Continue on South Maryland Avenue
2.24 mi · 00h 04m
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 Newport and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Elsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.2 miles from Newport and 4 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4 miles (6.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.92 one way or $1.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Newport and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Elsmere
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Newport Town Administration
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elsmere.
Wilmington station
Newark
Downingtown
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 4.01 mi (6.45 km).
#1 Newport
Town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 874 |
| Coordinates | 39.7137200, -75.6093700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilmington
The largest city in New Castle County, Delaware.
| Population | 70,376 |
| Coordinates | 39.7459500, -75.5465900 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: North King Street (-75.546511, 39.745918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.92 | $1.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $1.05 | $2.10 |
| Premium | $5.07 | $1.11 | $2.23 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
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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