Origin
Georgetown, DE
Late night in Georgetown on Saturday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Georgetown, DE to Cheswold, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
43 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Georgetown, DE
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Cheswold, DE
Vladislovas Sketerskis
Trip Overview
The drive from Georgetown, DE to Cheswold, DE covers 43 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dupont Boulevard, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, DuPont Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.2 miles on Dupont Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 43 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 43 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 29.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 37.2 miles (DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 39 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
37.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
39 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward US 13: North Dover
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 13: North Dover
4
40.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
42.4 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
DE 42 / Main Street
Turn left onto DE 42 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dupont Boulevard | 29.2 mi | 40m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| DuPont Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| North Dupont Highway | 2 mi | 2m |
| North Bedford Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| The Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dupont Boulevard
— 29.2 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, DE and Cheswold, DE.
1
Start on US 9; DE 404
234 ft
·
9 sec
·
The Circle
2
Continue on DE 18; DE 404
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bedford Street
3
Take the exit
180 ft
·
4 sec
4
Continue on North Bedford Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bedford Street
5
Merge onto US 113
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Dupont Boulevard
6
Continue on US 113
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
DuPont Boulevard
7
Continue on US 113
23 mi
·
31 min
·
Dupont Boulevard
8
Continue on DE 1 Toll
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward DE 1 Toll North: Wilmington
9
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 Toll
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Toward US 13: North Dover
11
Keep slight right at fork
245 ft
·
5 sec
12
Merge onto US 13
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Dupont Highway
13
Turn left onto DE 42
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
DE 42
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.5 mi from Georgetown, DE · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Georgetown, DE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cheswold, DE
The final approach into Cheswold, 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
$7.13 one way
$14.26 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.81 | $15.62 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.34 | $16.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Cheswold, DE
Late night in Cheswold on Saturday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Riverview, DE
22 mi in
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
1h 1m 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 Georgetown, DE to Cheswold, DE covers 43 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dupont Boulevard, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, DuPont Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.5 miles from Georgetown, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.13 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 43 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 37.2 miles (DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 39 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Georgetown, DE to Cheswold, 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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