Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
16.5 mi
26 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.
Long Neck, DE
Dominik Rheinheimer
Georgetown, DE
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If you are looking for a straightforward, quick journey in Delaware, the 16.5-mile trip from Long Neck to Georgetown is an ideal choice. Expect to spend about 28 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect excursion for a single day. You will navigate via Johnson Road, Indian Mission Road, and Park Avenue, keeping you entirely on local roads rather than interstates. With a modest fuel budget of $3, this drive is highly economical and requires no overnight stops. It is a practical route for those traveling within the Northeast region, offering a direct connection between these two Delaware communities without the complexity of highway navigation.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 16.5 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.
This 16.5-mile path is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. You won’t encounter any highway stretches on this route, as it relies exclusively on local roads to get you to your destination. The longest uninterrupted section you will find is a 3.7-mile stretch along Johnson Road. Because the route is composed entirely of local roads, you should prepare for frequent turning and a lower-speed pace compared to typical interstate travel. It is a straightforward trip that trades highway cruising for a more hands-on, local driving experience.
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 0.2 miles in near Half-Shelf Pond Road.
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 0.2 miles (Half-Shelf Pond Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Pot Nets Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (DE 23 / Long Neck Road): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Half-Shelf Pond Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Pot Nets Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto DE 23 / Long Neck Road
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto South Bedford Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto US 9; DE 404 / The Circle
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Indian Mission Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Park Avenue | 2.2 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 Long Neck, DE and Georgetown, DE.
Start on Blue Jay Lane
Continue on Woodduck Road
Turn right onto Half-Shelf Pond Road
Turn right onto Pot Nets Road
At end of road, turn left onto DE 23
Continue on DE 5; DE 23
Continue on DE 5
Turn left onto Johnson Road
Continue on Springfield Road
Turn left onto US 9 Truck
Enter roundabout onto South Bedford Street
Continue on South Bedford Street
Enter roundabout onto US 9; DE 404
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.74 one way
$5.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.00 | $5.99 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
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 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $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
Morning in Long Neck on Saturday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Georgetown on Saturday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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