How far is Wilmington, DE from North Star, DE?
The driving distance from Wilmington, DE to North Star, DE is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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.
Town in Delaware
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and North Star.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and North Star.
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Start on North King Street
1166 ft · 48 sec · North King Street
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Turn right onto East 8th Street
1 km · 2 min · East 8th Street
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Turn left onto North Jackson Street
1233 ft · 30 sec · North Jackson Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Union Street
984 ft · 40 sec · North Union Street
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Turn right onto Lancaster Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on Lancaster Pike
5.4 mi · 9 min · Lancaster Pike
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Turn left onto Brackenville Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Brackenville Road
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Continue on Little Baltimore Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Little Baltimore Road
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Turn left onto North Star Road
1.1 km · 2 min · North Star Road
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Turn sharp left onto Venus Drive
1433 ft · 1 min · Venus Drive
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Turn left onto Jupiter Drive
60 m · 11 sec · Jupiter Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and North Star.
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.
Lancaster Pike
Continue on Lancaster Pike
5.4 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wilmington and Mostly Sunny near North Star.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to North Star?
The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 5.9 miles from Wilmington and 5.9 miles from North Star.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.68 one way or $3.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wilmington and Mostly Sunny near North Star.
Stop Ideas Near Elsmere
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
City of Wilmington
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 Wilmington and North Star. Straight-line distance: 9.22 mi (14.84 km).
#1 Wilmington
The largest city in New Castle County, Delaware.
| Population | 70,376 |
| Coordinates | 39.7459500, -75.5465900 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Star
Census designated place
| Population | 7,980 |
| Coordinates | 39.7612200, -75.7191000 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Star (-75.7191, 39.76122)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.68 | $3.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.89 | $3.77 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
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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