How far is North Star, DE from Georgetown, DE?
The driving distance from North Star, DE to Georgetown, DE is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Star and Georgetown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Star and Georgetown.
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Start on the route
60 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Venus Drive
1433 ft · 1 min · Venus Drive
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Turn left onto North Star Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Star Road
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Turn left onto Paper Mill Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Paper Mill Road
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Turn right onto Limestone Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Limestone Road
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Continue on Limestone Road
106 m · 9 sec · Limestone Road
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Continue on Main Street
1969 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Stanton Christiana Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Stanton Christiana Road
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10.7 mi · 13 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 left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Bay Road
14.7 mi · 20 min · Bay Road
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Keep slight right to continue on US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Georgetown
16.8 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight left toward North Bedford Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Bedford Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Bedford Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Bedford Street
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Enter the roundabout toward The Circle
134 m · 15 sec · The Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · The Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Star and Georgetown.
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 North Star and Chance Rain Showers near Georgetown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Star to Georgetown?
The road trip is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from North Star and 42.6 miles from Georgetown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.30 one way or $24.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around North Star and Chance Rain Showers near Georgetown.
Stop Ideas Near Bethel
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 Bethel.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Star and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 76.13 mi (122.52 km).
#1 North Star
Census designated place
| Population | 7,980 |
| Coordinates | 39.7612200, -75.7191000 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Georgetown
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 7,797 |
| Coordinates | 38.6901100, -75.3854700 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Georgetown (-75.38547, 38.69011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.84 | $27.69 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.91 | $29.82 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.00 | $36.00 |
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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