Origin
Greenwood, DE
Afternoon in Greenwood on Friday
Local time
4:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwood, DE to New Castle, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
69.1 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenwood, DE
Natur & Urban
New Castle, DE
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Trip Overview
Embarking on a 69.2-mile journey from Greenwood to New Castle, Delaware, will take approximately 1 hour and 17 minutes. This drive is best suited as a single-day trip, with no need for an overnight stay. You can expect a fuel cost of around $11 for this route. The drive generally follows Sussex Highway and South Dupont Highway, with some time spent on Wilmington roads. It's a local drive with a good number of turns, so stay attentive. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping you within familiar territory.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 69.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with no highway segments to speak of. You'll be navigating primarily on local roads like Sussex Highway and South Dupont Highway, which means you'll encounter more intersections and traffic lights than you would on an interstate. While there's no longest uninterrupted stretch of highway to mention due to the 0% highway share, be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with frequent adjustments. The road will likely feel more like a connected series of town roads and main arteries rather than a continuous open road.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 36.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.5 miles (US 13): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67 miles (DE 273; DE 9 Truck / Frenchtown Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
23.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge
9
62.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
US 13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 13 toward US 13 North: New Castle, New Jersey, New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 156
Toward US 13 North: New Castle, New Jersey, New...
5
67 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
DE 273; DE 9 Truck / Frenchtown Road
Turn right onto DE 273; DE 9 Truck / Frenchtown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
69.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
DE 9 Alternate / East 6th Street
Turn left onto DE 9 Alternate / East 6th Street
Navigation decision point
5
69.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
Cherry Street
Turn right onto Cherry Street
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 Greenwood, DE and New Castle, DE, road signs point toward Wilmington, New Jersey and New York.
Wilmington
23.6 mi in
|
~29m
New Jersey
62.5 mi in
|
~1h 14m
|
via US 13
New York
62.5 mi in
|
~1h 14m
|
via US 13
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 36.4 mi | 42m |
| South Dupont Highway | 21.1 mi | 25m |
| US 13 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Puncheon Run Connector | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Sussex Highway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Frenchtown Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Delaware Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Market Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 36.4 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, DE and New Castle, DE.
1
Start on DE 16; DE 36
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
East Market Street
2
Turn left onto US 13
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sussex Highway
3
Continue on US 13
21 mi
·
25 min
·
South Dupont Highway
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
Toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge
5
Continue on Puncheon Run Connector
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Puncheon Run Connector
6
Merge onto DE 1 Toll
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 Toll
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 13
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US 13
Exit 156
Toward US 13 North: New Castle, New Jersey, New York
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto DE 273; DE 9 Truck
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Frenchtown Road
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on DE 9; DE 273
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Delaware Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn slight right
224 ft
·
12 sec
13
Continue on Delaware Street
446 ft
·
20 sec
·
Delaware Street
14
Turn left onto DE 9 Alternate
187 ft
·
6 sec
·
East 6th Street
15
Turn right onto Cherry Street
105 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cherry Street
16
Arrive at destination
Cherry Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.6 mi from Greenwood, DE · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from Greenwood, DE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Castle, DE
The final approach into New Castle, DE usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.46 one way
$22.91 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.55 | $25.09 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.40 | $26.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.26 | $30.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.26 | $3.32 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.67 | $4.42 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Afternoon in New Castle on Friday
Local time
4:16 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
3 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
1h 24m 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 Greenwood, DE to New Castle, DE covers 69.1 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, South Dupont Highway, US 13. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.6 miles from Greenwood, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.46 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.5 miles (US 13): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67 miles (DE 273; DE 9 Truck / Frenchtown Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Greenwood, DE and New Castle, DE, road signs point toward Wilmington, New Jersey and New York.
Yes. Nearby national parks include First State National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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