Colonial Heights to Middletown, Delaware: Road Trip Guide & Distance

176.4 miles 283.9 km · straight line
220.5 miles estimated 354.9 km · driving distance
4h 26min estimated drive time
$21 - $26 estimated fuel cost
~51min flight time
31° NNE bearing direction

How far is Colonial Heights from Middletown, Delaware?

The distance from Colonial Heights to Middletown, Delaware is 176.4 miles (283.9 km) as the crow flies. Middletown, Delaware is located NNE of Colonial Heights. By car, the driving distance is approximately 220.5 miles, taking about 4h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 51min. Both are located in United States — Colonial Heights in Virginia and Middletown, Delaware in Delaware.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Colonial Heights and Middletown, Delaware. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Colonial Heights to Middletown, Delaware

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 26min $21 - $26 Flexible stops
Fly ~51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 19min $18–$33* Budget
Train ~4h 13min $26–$77* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colonial Heights & Middletown, Delaware

Quick Facts

Colonial Heights
37.27°N, 77.41°W
America/New_York
29m elevation
Middletown, Delaware
39.45°N, 75.72°W
America/New_York
21m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 59 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 15 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 141.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients