How far is New Castle, DE from Wilmington, DE?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between New Castle and Wilmington is 5.89 miles (9.48 km).

Flight distance from New Castle, DE to Wilmington, DE is 5.89 miles. Estimated flight time is .

Driving distance

The driving distance from New Castle, Delaware to Wilmington, Delaware is: 6.91 miles (11.12 km) by car.

Driving from New Castle to Wilmington will take approximately 00 hours 16 minutes.

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#1 New Castle

City in Delaware

Population 5394
GPS Coordinates 39°39'43"N 75°33'59"W
Latitude 39.6620600
Longitude -75.5663100
Altitude 3
Country United States
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#2 Wilmington

The largest city in New Castle County, Delaware. It is located on the Delaware River in the northeastern United States. Wilmington is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Nemours Mansion and Gardens and the Delaware Art Museum.

Population 70376
GPS Coordinates 39°44'45"N 75°32'48"W
Latitude 39.7459500
Longitude -75.5465900
Altitude 28
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between New Castle and Wilmington

The distance between New Castle and Wilmington is 11 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 07 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between New Castle and Wilmington. The current time is 03:33:23.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 13 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 10 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 08 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 06 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 05 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 05 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 05 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.92 liters (0.24 gallon) of gas to cover the route between New Castle and Wilmington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from New Castle to Wilmington is $0.78 (diesel $1.05).

Delaware gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.2 $3.71 $4.04 $4.3
Total $0.78 $0.91 $0.99 $1.05

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Delaware ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.200 (Diesel $4.298) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 18, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between New Castle and Wilmington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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