Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 21m
Distance
99.3 mi
160 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ocean View, DE
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Newark, DE
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Traveling from Ocean View to Newark covers 99.3 miles, a journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 21 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, you should plan on completing the trip in a single day rather than splitting it up. You will navigate using a combination of the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Coastal Highway, and Bay Road. Budgeting approximately $16 for fuel is a safe bet for this trek across Delaware. Since both your origin and destination sit within the Northeast region, you can expect a familiar feel as you head north. It is a straightforward route that works well for those looking to reach their destination without the need for overnight stops.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.6 miles from Ocean View, DE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 99.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a turn-heavy experience as you navigate this route, which lacks a significant highway share. You will find that the road demands your attention, as it favors local thoroughfares over high-speed interstate cruising. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, covering 36 miles of the total distance. As you transition between the Coastal Highway and Bay Road, the road’s personality shifts from local travel to more established routes. Be prepared for a drive that requires consistent focus rather than a monotonous, hands-off highway grind.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
232 ft
Total Descent
117 ft
Highest Point
128 ft
~99.3 mi in
Elevation Range
125 ft
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 0.1 miles in near Central Avenue.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 99.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 89 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward DE 72: Delaware City, Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward DE 72 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto DE 72 / Wrangle Hill Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto DE 273 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 36 mi | 41m |
| Coastal Highway | 34.2 mi | 53m |
| Bay Road | 14.5 mi | 19m |
| Wrangle Hill Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Sunset Lake Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Milford Bypass | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Chapel Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Fred Hudson Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean View, DE and Newark, DE.
Start on Church Avenue
Turn right onto Central Avenue
Continue on Cedar Neck Road
Turn right onto Fred Hudson Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto DE 1
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1
Continue on DE 1
Continue on DE 1
Continue on DE 1 Toll
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 Toll
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto DE 72
Continue on DE 72
Continue on DE 72
Continue on DE 72
Continue on DE 72
Turn left onto DE 273
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Given the 2 hour and 21 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility when choosing your departure time. Since this route does not include any scheduled stops, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave to cover the $16 estimated cost. Because you are navigating local roads, stay alert for frequent turns that can break up the rhythm of your drive. If you find the local traffic patterns tiring, try to plan your departure during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the smaller segments of the route. Use the 36-mile stretch on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway as your primary opportunity to settle into a steady pace.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.6 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newark, DE than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Ocean View, DE so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ocean View, DE
This is one driving day of about 99.3 miles and 2h 21m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.6 mi from Ocean View, DE · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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.
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 49.6 miles from Ocean View, DE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Newark, DE usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Newark, DE.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$16.46 one way
$32.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $18.03 | $36.06 |
| premium | $4.93 | $19.26 | $38.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.92 | $43.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.43 | $4.77 |
| Efficient EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.69 | $3.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.7 | 0 | $13.90 | $6.36 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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 Ocean View on Friday
Local time
9:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Clear
Destination
Morning in Newark on Friday
Local time
9:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Mostly Clear
63°F
Camden, DE
50 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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