How far is Wilmington Manor, DE from Newark, DE?
The driving distance from Wilmington Manor, DE to Newark, DE is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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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 Wilmington Manor and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington Manor and Newark.
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Start on North Dupont Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · North Dupont Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 South: Philadelphia, Baltimore
1740 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Turnpike
6.1 mi · 8 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 273: Christiana, Newark
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on DE 273 West: Newark
957 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
4.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
79 m · 19 sec
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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 Manor and Newark.
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.
Delaware Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Delaware Turnpike
6.06 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wilmington Manor and Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms near Newark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington Manor to Newark?
The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Wilmington Manor and 6 miles from Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.72 one way or $3.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms around Wilmington Manor and Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms near Newark.
Stop Ideas Near Newport
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 Newport.
Wilmington station
Newark
Downingtown
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington Manor and Newark. Straight-line distance: 8.79 mi (14.15 km).
#1 Wilmington Manor
Census-designated place in Delaware
| Population | 7,889 |
| Coordinates | 39.6867800, -75.5843700 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newark
City in New Castle County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 33,849 |
| Coordinates | 39.6837200, -75.7496600 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-75.749701, 39.68374)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 | $1.72 | $3.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
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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