Origin
Georgetown, DE
Evening in Georgetown on Friday
Local time
6:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Georgetown, DE to Highland Acres, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
33.1 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
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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Highland Acres, DE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Georgetown, DE to Highland Acres, DE covers 33.1 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dupont Boulevard, South State Street, DuPont Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.8 miles on Dupont Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 33.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m 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 50m drive with frequent turns across 33.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 21.8 miles.
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 0.7 miles in.
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 50m 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 0.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 1.5 miles (US 113 / Dupont Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
3
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 113 / Dupont Boulevard
Merge onto US 113 / Dupont Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
25.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward Bowers Beach, Magnolia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Bowers Beach, Magnolia
3
25.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Bowers Beach Road
Turn left onto Bowers Beach Road
Navigation decision point
4
33 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Candlewicke Drive
Turn left onto Candlewicke Drive
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Georgetown, DE and Highland Acres, DE, road signs point toward Bowers Beach and Magnolia.
Bowers Beach
25.4 mi in
|
~37m
Magnolia
25.4 mi in
|
~37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dupont Boulevard | 21.8 mi | 30m |
| South State Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| DuPont Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| North Bedford Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Clapham Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Old Beach Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Lebanon Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dupont Boulevard
— 21.8 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, DE and Highland Acres, 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
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Dupont Boulevard
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Bowers Beach, Magnolia
9
Turn left onto Bowers Beach Road
301 ft
·
8 sec
·
Bowers Beach Road
10
Turn right onto Old Beach Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Beach Road
11
Continue on Clapham Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Clapham Road
12
Continue on South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Main Street
13
Continue on South State Street
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South State Street
14
Turn left onto DE 10
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Lebanon Road
15
Turn right onto North Old Mill Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Old Mill Road
16
Turn left onto Candlewicke Drive
478 ft
·
20 sec
·
Candlewicke Drive
17
Arrive at destination
Candlewicke Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.5 mi from Georgetown, DE · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Georgetown, DE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Highland Acres, DE
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Highland Acres, DE if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.49 one way
$10.98 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.01 | $12.02 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Highland Acres, DE
Evening in Highland Acres on Friday
Local time
6:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Spring Hill, DE
17 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
50m 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 Highland Acres, DE covers 33.1 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dupont Boulevard, South State Street, DuPont Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.5 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 $5.49 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 50m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 1.5 miles (US 113 / Dupont Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Georgetown, DE and Highland Acres, DE, road signs point toward Bowers Beach and Magnolia.
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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