Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
22.1 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 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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Ocean View, DE
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Traveling from Georgetown to Ocean View, Delaware, covers a short distance of 22.1 miles. You should plan for a drive time of approximately 38 minutes, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Since the entire route is within the Northeast region, you won't experience major cultural shifts, but you will transition from the inland setting of Georgetown toward the coast. With a fuel cost estimate of just $4, it is a very budget-friendly excursion. Because the trip is quite brief, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or splitting the drive into multiple segments.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m 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.
Expect a turn-heavy, local-road experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate via Dupont Boulevard, Vines Creek Road, and Atlantic Avenue throughout the 22.1-mile journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 7.6 miles on Dupont Boulevard, which serves as the most consistent portion of the drive. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, you should prepare for a more engaged driving experience with frequent turns and varying traffic patterns compared to a monotonous highway haul.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
13 ft
Total Descent
54 ft
Highest Point
54 ft
Elevation Range
42 ft
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Bedford Street.
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 22.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 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
Turn right onto Church Avenue
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dupont Boulevard | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Vines Creek Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Dagsboro Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Bedford Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Zoar Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Wood Branch Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, DE and Ocean View, 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 DE 20
Continue on DE 20
Turn straight onto DE 20; DE 26
Continue on DE 26
Turn left onto Central Avenue
Turn right onto Church Avenue
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.66 one way
$7.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.29 | $8.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
3:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Clear
Destination
Late night in Ocean View on Saturday
Local time
3:11 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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