Origin
Elsmere, DE
Late night in Elsmere on Saturday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
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Trip from Elsmere, DE to Long Neck, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
96 mi
155 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elsmere, DE
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Long Neck, DE
Dominik Rheinheimer
Trip Overview
The drive from Elsmere, DE to Long Neck, DE covers 96 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Dupont Road, North Maryland Avenue, East Newport Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48 miles from Elsmere, DE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 96 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 9m drive with frequent turns across 96 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Dupont Road 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 Elsmere, DE to Long Neck, DE is easy. At 2h 9m 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 Elsmere, DE to Long Neck, DE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Dupont Road | — | — |
| North Maryland Avenue | — | — |
| East Newport Pike | — | — |
| East Justis Street | — | — |
| North James Street | — | — |
| East Market Street | — | — |
| DE 141 South | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Dupont Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elsmere, DE and Long Neck, DE.
1
Start on Robert Kirkwood Highway
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Robert Kirkwood Highway
2
Turn right onto South Dupont Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dupont Road
3
Turn right onto North Maryland Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Maryland Avenue
4
Continue on East Newport Pike
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Newport Pike
5
Continue on East Justis Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Justis Street
6
Turn left onto North James Street
338 ft
·
13 sec
·
North James Street
7
Turn left onto East Market Street
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Market Street
8
Take the ramp slight right toward DE 141 South: New Castle
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
DE 141 South: New Castle
9
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Newark, Baltimore
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: Newark, Baltimore
11
Merge slight left onto Delaware Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Delaware Turnpike
12
Take the exit slight right toward DE 1 South, DE 7 South: Mall Road, Dover, Beaches
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
DE 1 South, DE 7 South: Mall Road, Dover, Beaches
13
Keep slight left to continue on DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
·
DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches
14
Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
16
Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
17
Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
18
Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
19
Continue on Bay Road
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Bay Road
20
Keep slight left to continue on Milford Bypass
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Milford Bypass
21
Continue on Coastal Highway
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Coastal Highway
22
Turn right onto Hudson Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Hudson Road
23
Turn left onto Log Cabin Hill Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Log Cabin Hill Road
24
Turn right onto Cool Spring Road
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Cool Spring Road
25
Turn left onto Harbeson Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbeson Road
26
Continue on Indian Mission Road
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Indian Mission Road
27
Continue on Long Neck Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Long Neck Road
28
Turn right onto Pot Nets Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Pot Nets Road
29
Turn left onto Half-Shelf Pond Road
190 ft
·
14 sec
·
Half-Shelf Pond Road
30
Turn left onto Woodduck Road
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Woodduck Road
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48 miles from Elsmere, DE, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Long Neck, DE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Elsmere, DE so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Elsmere, DE
This is one driving day of about 96 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Elsmere, DE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48 mi from Elsmere, DE · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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
Arriving in Long Neck, DE
The final approach into Long Neck, DE usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Long Neck, DE.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.92 one way
$31.83 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $17.43 | $34.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $18.62 | $37.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.20 | $42.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.08 | $4.61 |
| Efficient EV | 24 | 0 | $8.40 | $3.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.44 | $6.14 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Long Neck, DE
Late night in Long Neck on Saturday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 9m 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 Elsmere, DE to Long Neck, DE covers 96 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Dupont Road, North Maryland Avenue, East Newport Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48 miles from Elsmere, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.92 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 Elsmere, DE to Long Neck, DE is easy. At 2h 9m 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 Elsmere, DE to Long Neck, DE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Elsmere, DE to Long Neck, 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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