Origin
Frankford, DE
Late night in Frankford on Saturday
Local time
2:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frankford, DE to Georgetown, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Frankford, DE
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Georgetown, DE
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Frankford and Georgetown, Delaware, covers a short 14.9-mile distance that typically takes about 22 minutes to complete. Because this is such a quick transition within the Northeast region, you can easily handle the entire trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $2 on fuel for the journey, making this an incredibly budget-friendly excursion. You will primarily navigate via Dupont Boulevard, South Bedford Street, and Zoar Road to reach your destination. This route is best viewed as a straightforward local connection rather than a long-distance haul, offering a practical way to move between these two Delaware communities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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 turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the highway share is 0%, you won't be dealing with high-speed freeway traffic, but rather the rhythms of local roads. You will spend the largest portion of your travel—11.6 miles—navigating along Dupont Boulevard. As you move through the various turns and transitions, the road demands your full attention compared to a straight highway stretch. The character of this drive is functional and grounded, focusing on local connectivity rather than scenic cruising.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dupont Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 11.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
54 ft
24 ft
Total Climb
45 ft
Total Descent
26 ft
Highest Point
54 ft
~14.9 mi in
Elevation Range
30 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Daisey Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Daisey Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (Wood Branch Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (Zoar Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Daisey Street
Turn left onto Daisey Street
Navigation decision point
3
11.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Wood Branch Road
Turn right onto Wood Branch Road
Navigation decision point
3
12.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Zoar Road
Turn left onto Zoar Road
Navigation decision point
5
13.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
South Bedford Street
Enter roundabout onto South Bedford Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
14.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 9; DE 404 / The Circle
Enter roundabout onto US 9; DE 404 / The Circle
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dupont Boulevard | 11.6 mi | 16m |
| South Bedford Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Zoar Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Wood Branch Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Daisey Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| The Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dupont Boulevard
— 11.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frankford, DE and Georgetown, DE.
1
Start on Main Street
287 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Daisey Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Daisey Street
3
Turn right onto US 113
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Dupont Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Wood Branch Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Wood Branch Road
5
Turn left onto Zoar Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Zoar Road
6
Turn straight onto South Bedford Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
South Bedford Street
7
Enter roundabout onto South Bedford Street
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Bedford Street
8
Continue on South Bedford Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Bedford Street
9
Enter roundabout onto US 9; DE 404
98 ft
·
3 sec
·
The Circle
10
Arrive at destination
US 9; DE 404
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.47 one way
$4.94 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Georgetown, DE
Late night in Georgetown on Saturday
Local time
2:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
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
9 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
22m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Frankford, DE to Georgetown, DE covers 14.9 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dupont Boulevard, South Bedford Street, Zoar Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.4 miles from Frankford, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.47 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.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Daisey Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (Wood Branch Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (Zoar Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Frankford, DE to Georgetown, DE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 24 ft to 54 ft elevation with about 45 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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