Origin
Bridgeville, DE
Night in Bridgeville on Friday
Local time
10:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bridgeville, DE to Newark, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
78.8 mi
127 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgeville, DE
Sonny Vermeer
Newark, DE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bridgeville, DE to Newark, DE covers 78.8 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, Redden Road, Sussex Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 78.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 78.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bridgeville, DE to Newark, DE is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bridgeville, DE to Newark, DE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Redden Road | — | — |
| Sussex Highway | — | — |
| South Dupont Highway | — | — |
| Wilmington | — | — |
| Puncheon Run Connector | — | — |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| DE 72 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeville, DE and Newark, DE.
1
Start on Market Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Market Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto Redden Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Redden Road
4
Turn left onto Sussex Highway
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Sussex Highway
5
Continue on South Dupont Highway
21 mi
·
25 min
·
South Dupont Highway
6
Take the exit slight right toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge
7
Continue on Puncheon Run Connector
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Puncheon Run Connector
8
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward DE 72: Delaware City, Newark
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
DE 72: Delaware City, Newark
12
Keep slight left to continue on DE 72 North
348 ft
·
11 sec
·
DE 72 North
13
Merge slight right onto Wrangle Hill Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Wrangle Hill Road
14
Continue on Sunset Lake Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Sunset Lake Road
15
Continue on Chapel Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Chapel Street
16
Continue on Capitol Trail
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Capitol Trail
17
Continue on Library Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Library Avenue
18
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
19
Turn right
259 ft
·
19 sec
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.4 mi from Bridgeville, DE · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.4 miles from Bridgeville, DE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newark, DE
The final approach into Newark, DE usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.06 one way
$26.13 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $14.31 | $28.62 |
| premium | $4.93 | $15.28 | $30.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.40 | $34.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.27 | $3.78 |
| Efficient EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.5 | 0 | $11.03 | $5.04 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Newark, DE
Night in Newark on Friday
Local time
10:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bridgeville, DE to Newark, DE covers 78.8 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, Redden Road, Sussex Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.4 miles from Bridgeville, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Bridgeville, DE to Newark, DE is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bridgeville, DE to Newark, DE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bridgeville, DE to Newark, DE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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