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Wilmington to Newark
Quick answer
The drive from Wilmington, DE to Newark, DE is approximately 12 min covering about 12 miles at typical highway speeds.
Distance
12 mi
Drive time
12 min
Midpoint
39.71°, -75.64°
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Midpoint
39.7114°, -75.6448°
Wilmington and Newark are about 12 miles apart — each person drives roughly 6 miles.
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