Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 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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Long Neck, DE
Dominik Rheinheimer
Traveling from Georgetown to Long Neck, Delaware, is a quick 16.6-mile journey that typically takes about 28 minutes. Because the distance is so short, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via Johnson Road, Indian Mission Road, and Park Avenue, steering clear of major highways entirely. With fuel costs estimated at just $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly way to move through the Northeast region. It serves as a straightforward local transit route, perfect for those who prefer avoiding interstate traffic in favor of a direct, community-focused path.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m 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 that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous cruise. Since the highway share is 0%, you won't be dealing with high-speed interstate merging; instead, you will navigate local infrastructure throughout the entire 28-minute trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 3.7-mile segment on Johnson Road. As you transition between the secondary roads, the pace remains steady but requires frequent adjustments due to the nature of local navigation. It is a practical, functional drive that keeps you off the major thoroughfares.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
39 ft
Total Descent
82 ft
Highest Point
55 ft
~9 mi in
Elevation Range
44 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 28m 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 (US 9 Truck / Park Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.6 miles (Springfield Road): Navigation decision point.
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 US 9 Truck / Park Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn right onto Springfield Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto DE 5 / Harbeson Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Woodduck Road
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Indian Mission Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Park Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Springfield Road | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Long Neck Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| South Bedford Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Pot Nets Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Harbeson Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, DE and Long Neck, DE.
Start on US 9; DE 404
Continue on South Bedford Street
Enter roundabout onto US 9 Truck
Continue on US 9 Truck
Turn right onto Springfield Road
Continue on Johnson Road
At end of road, turn right onto DE 5
Continue on DE 5
Continue on DE 23
Turn right onto Pot Nets Road
Turn left onto Half-Shelf Pond Road
Turn left onto Woodduck Road
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.75 one way
$5.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.01 | $6.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Georgetown on Saturday
Local time
1:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Clear
Destination
Late night in Long Neck on Saturday
Local time
1:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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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