Trip from Newark, DE to Newport, DE

Q: How long is the trip from Newark, DE to Newport, DE?

The drive from Newark, DE to Newport, DE covers 11.4 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are East Chestnut Hill Road, Ogleton-Stanton Road, South College Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 5.7 miles from Newark, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Newark, DE to Newport, DE?

The route from Newark, DE to Newport, DE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Newark, DE to Newport, DE?

Yes. Nearby national parks include First State National Historical Park.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

19m

Distance

11.4 mi

18 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 18m ★

6 AM

0h 20m

8 AM

0h 23m

10 AM

0h 21m

12 PM

0h 21m

3 PM

0h 21m

5 PM

0h 23m

8 PM

0h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This quick 11.4-mile drive from Newark to Newport in Delaware will only take about 19 minutes, making it a perfect short hop. You'll primarily navigate local roads like East Chestnut Hill Road, Ogleton-Stanton Road, and South College Avenue, with no highway driving involved. Since it's such a brief trip, it's ideal as a single-day excursion. Budget around $2 for fuel to cover this short distance. The general feel is that of a turn-heavy local drive, connecting two points within the Northeast region of Delaware.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

19m 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 with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this entire journey, as indicated by the 0% highway share. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be about 3.3 miles along East Chestnut Hill Road before you'll encounter more turns. The route winds through familiar local streets rather than open highways, so keep your attention on navigation and traffic signals. This isn't a route for cruising; it's more about efficiently getting from point A to point B through Delaware's local network.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East Chestnut Hill Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.3 miles.

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 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near DE 273 / East Main Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 11.4 miles you will encounter 6 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: near the start (DE 273 / East Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (DE 896 / South College Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (DE 4 / East Chestnut Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | DE 273 / East Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto DE 273 / East Main Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

3

0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | DE 896 / South College Avenue

Turn left onto DE 896 / South College Avenue

Navigation decision point

4

1.9 mi into trip | ~3m in | DE 4 / East Chestnut Hill Road

Turn left onto DE 4 / East Chestnut Hill Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

4

8.1 mi into trip | ~13m in | DE 7; DE 4 / Stanton Christiana Road

Turn left onto DE 7; DE 4 / Stanton Christiana Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

4

11.4 mi into trip | ~19m in | South James Street

Turn right onto South James Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Chestnut Hill Road	3.3 mi	5m
Ogleton-Stanton Road	2.8 mi	4m
South College Avenue	1.7 mi	2m
West Newport Pike	1.4 mi	2m
Mitch Road	0.9 mi	1m
Stanton Christiana Road	0.8 mi	1m
West Market Street	0.2 mi	<1m
East Main Street	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: East Chestnut Hill Road — 3.3 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newark, DE and Newport, DE.

1

Start on this road

229 ft · 19 sec · this road

2

At end of road, turn right onto DE 273

0.2 mi · 43 sec · East Main Street

3

Turn left onto DE 896

1.7 mi · 2 min · South College Avenue

4

Turn left onto DE 4

3.3 mi · 5 min · East Chestnut Hill Road

Use the left lane.

5

Continue on DE 4

2.8 mi · 4 min · Ogleton-Stanton Road

Use the straight lane.

6

Turn left onto DE 7; DE 4

0.8 mi · 1 min · Stanton Christiana Road

Use the left lane.

7

Continue on DE 7; DE 4

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Mitch Road

Use the straight lane.

8

Continue on DE 4

0.6 mi · 1 min · Mitch Road

Use the straight lane.

9

Continue on DE 4

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Newport Pike

Use the straight lane.

10

Continue on DE 4

0.2 mi · 32 sec · West Market Street

11

Turn right onto South James Street

88 ft · 9 sec · South James Street

12

Continue on South James Street

73 ft · 1 sec · South James Street

13

Arrive at destination

South James Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.89 one way

$3.78 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$2.07	$4.14
premium	$4.93	$2.21	$4.42
diesel	$5.61	$2.52	$5.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	3.4	$1.20	$0.55
Efficient EV	2.9	$1.00	$0.46
EV Truck/SUV	4.6	$1.60	$0.73

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Newark, DE

Afternoon in Newark on Thursday

Local time

12:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newport, DE

Afternoon in Newport on Thursday

Local time

12:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

19m 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 Newark, DE to Newport, DE covers 11.4 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Chestnut Hill Road, Ogleton-Stanton Road, South College Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 5.7 miles from Newark, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.89 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 11.4 miles you will encounter 6 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: near the start (DE 273 / East Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (DE 896 / South College Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (DE 4 / East Chestnut Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Newark, DE to Newport, 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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