Origin
New Castle, DE
Afternoon in New Castle on Thursday
Local time
2:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Castle, DE to Claymont, DE
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
20m
Distance
13.2 mi
21 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 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Castle, DE
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Claymont, DE
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Trip Overview
Spanning just 13.2 miles, the trip from New Castle to Claymont is a quick, straightforward journey through the Northeast region of Delaware. You can easily complete this drive in about 20 minutes, making it a perfect one-day transit that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $2 for fuel should be more than sufficient for this short distance. Because the route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, you will stay off the major highways for the duration of the trip. It is a practical, efficient way to travel between these two points without the complexity of a long-haul commute.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route focuses on local connections, utilizing New Castle Avenue, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, and Governor Printz Boulevard. You will find no highway driving here, as the entire 13.2-mile journey is conducted on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 4.3-mile segment along Governor Printz Boulevard. Be prepared for frequent turns as you navigate through the regional landscape, which requires more attention than a typical high-speed highway cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Governor Printz Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 4.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
78 ft
8 ft
Total Climb
143 ft
Total Descent
74 ft
Highest Point
78 ft
~13.2 mi in
Elevation Range
70 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Delaware Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 13.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 (Delaware Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (DE 9; DE 273 / Ferry Cut Off Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Delaware Street
Turn right onto Delaware Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
DE 9; DE 273 / Ferry Cut Off Street
Turn right onto DE 9; DE 273 / Ferry Cut Off Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 495 North: Philadelphia
Navigation decision point
Toward I 495 North: Philadelphia
8
8.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward DE 3, US 13: Edgemoor Road, Edgemoor Industrial Park, Governor Printz Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 4
Toward DE 3, US 13: Edgemoor Road, Edgemoor Ind...
9
8.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 13, DE 3: Edgemoor Road, Edgemoor Industrial Park, Governor Printz Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward US 13, DE 3: Edgemoor Road, Edgemoor Ind...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from New Castle, DE to Claymont, DE, road signs begin pointing toward Edgemoor Industrial Park along the way.
Edgemoor Industrial Park
8.4 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Printz Boulevard | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 3 mi | 3m |
| New Castle Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Wilmington Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Terminal Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Ferry Cut Off Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Edgemoor Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Delaware Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Governor Printz Boulevard
— 4.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Castle, DE and Claymont, DE.
1
Start on Cherry Street
296 ft
·
14 sec
·
Cherry Street
2
Turn right onto East 5th Street
184 ft
·
12 sec
·
East 5th Street
3
Turn right onto Delaware Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Delaware Street
4
Turn right onto DE 9; DE 273
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Ferry Cut Off Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto DE 9
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilmington Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on DE 9
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
New Castle Avenue
Use the left / straight / slight right / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto DE 9A
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Terminal Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 495 North: Philadelphia
9
Merge onto I 495
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 4
Toward DE 3, US 13: Edgemoor Road, Edgemoor Industrial Park, Governor Printz Boulevard
Use the right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward US 13, DE 3: Edgemoor Road, Edgemoor Industrial Park, Governor Printz Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto Lighthouse Road
252 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lighthouse Road
13
Turn right onto DE 3
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Edgemoor Road
14
Turn right onto US 13
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Governor Printz Boulevard
15
Arrive at destination
US 13
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.19 one way
$4.38 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.40 | $4.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Claymont, DE
Afternoon in Claymont on Thursday
Local time
2:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
12 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
20m 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 New Castle, DE to Claymont, DE covers 13.2 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Printz Boulevard, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, New Castle Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.6 miles from New Castle, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.19 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 13.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (Delaware Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (DE 9; DE 273 / Ferry Cut Off Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from New Castle, DE to Claymont, DE, road signs begin pointing toward Edgemoor Industrial Park along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 8 ft to 78 ft elevation with about 143 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include First State National Historical Park.
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