Origin
Greenville, DE
Evening in Greenville on Thursday
Local time
7:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenville, DE to New Castle, DE
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenville, DE
Alex Borelli
New Castle, DE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greenville, DE to New Castle, DE covers 9.8 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Centre Road, US 202, East Basin Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.3 miles on Centre Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (18%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 17m drive with frequent turns across 9.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Centre Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.3 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 0.4 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 17m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles (DE 100; DE 141 / Centre Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 9.1 miles (DE 9; DE 273 / Delaware Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward DE 100 South, DE 141 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward DE 100 South, DE 141 South
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
DE 100; DE 141 / Centre Road
Merge onto DE 100; DE 141 / Centre Road
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
9.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
DE 9; DE 273 / Delaware Street
Turn left onto DE 9; DE 273 / Delaware Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
DE 9 Alternate / East 6th Street
Turn left onto DE 9 Alternate / East 6th Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Cherry Street
Turn right onto Cherry Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Centre Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| US 202 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| East Basin Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Delaware Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Kennett Pike | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cherry Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Centre Road
— 5.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, DE and New Castle, DE.
1
Start on Kennett Pike
17 ft
·
3 sec
·
Kennett Pike
2
Turn left onto DE 52
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kennett Pike
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Toward DE 100 South, DE 141 South
4
Merge onto DE 100; DE 141
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Centre Road
5
Continue on US 202; DE 141
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 202; DE 141
6
Continue on DE 141
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Basin Road
7
Turn left onto DE 9; DE 273
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Delaware Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn slight right
224 ft
·
12 sec
9
Continue on Delaware Street
446 ft
·
20 sec
·
Delaware Street
10
Turn left onto DE 9 Alternate
187 ft
·
6 sec
·
East 6th Street
11
Turn right onto Cherry Street
105 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cherry Street
12
Arrive at destination
Cherry Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.62 one way
$3.25 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
New Castle, DE
Evening in New Castle on Thursday
Local time
7:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17m 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 Greenville, DE to New Castle, DE covers 9.8 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Centre Road, US 202, East Basin Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.9 miles from Greenville, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.62 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 17m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles (DE 100; DE 141 / Centre Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 9.1 miles (DE 9; DE 273 / Delaware Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Greenville, DE to New Castle, DE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include First State National Historical Park.
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