Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
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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Frankford, DE
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If you are planning a quick excursion in Delaware, the 15-mile trip from Georgetown to Frankford is a straightforward local drive that takes approximately 23 minutes. You will navigate primarily via Dupont Boulevard, South Bedford Street, and Zoar Road to complete this journey. Because of the short distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip and does not require an overnight stay. Budgeting about $2 for fuel should be sufficient to cover your travel costs between these two Northeast locations. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that is ideal for travelers who need to move between these points efficiently without the complexity of a long-distance commute.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will spend the bulk of your time on local roads, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being an 11.6-mile segment on Dupont Boulevard. Because the entire trip is comprised of surface streets, you should prepare for a more engaged driving experience compared to interstate travel. The route maintains a consistent, steady pace as you transition between the three primary thoroughfares. You will find that the character of the road remains functional throughout the 23-minute duration, keeping your attention on the local surroundings.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
21 ft
Total Descent
41 ft
Highest Point
54 ft
Elevation Range
28 ft
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 South Bedford Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 7 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 (South Bedford Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (South Bedford Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.5 miles (Zoar Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Right onto South Bedford Street
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto South Bedford Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Keep slight left at fork onto Zoar Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto Wood Branch Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
| 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 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| The Circle | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, DE and Frankford, DE.
Start on US 9; DE 404
Continue on South Bedford Street
Enter roundabout onto South Bedford Street
Continue on South Bedford Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Zoar Road
Turn right onto Wood Branch Road
Turn left onto US 113
Turn left onto Daisey Street
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Continue on Main Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.49 one way
$4.97 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
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 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Georgetown on Saturday
Local time
8:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Clear
Destination
Morning in Frankford on Saturday
Local time
8:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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