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Distance from Newark, DE to Elkton, MD

Distance

8 mi

Time

12 minutes

Gas Cost

$1 - $2

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There are 6.93 miles from Newark to Elkton in southwest direction and 8 miles (12.32 kilometers) by car, following the DE 896 route.

Newark and Elkton are 12 minutes far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Newark, DE to Elkton, MD.

Newark, DE and Elkton, MD are in the same time zone (EDT). Current time in both locations is 11:08 am.

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 0.31 gallons of gas to cover the route between Newark, DE and Elkton, MD.

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The estimated cost of gas to go from Newark to Elkton is $1.28.

During the route, an average car will release 6.02 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $4.16 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on September 15, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Newark, DE and Elkton, MD

If you want to meet halfway between Newark, DE and Elkton, MD or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 39.647289 and -75.796059, or 39º 38' 50.2404" N, 75º 47' 45.8124" W. This location is 3.83 miles away from Newark, DE and Elkton, MD and it would take approximately 6 minutes to reach the halfway point from both locations.