Delaware Route 279, MD-279/MD State Line to DE 4/DE 896

 

Location: Elkton Rd and Fletchwood Rd, Newark

Welcome to Delaware! Maryland 279 transitions to DE 279, which is a very quick connector to Highways 4 and 896.

Location: Elkton Rd and McIntire Rd, Newark

In 5000 feet, we’ll approach DE 4, which has some truck restrictions.

Location: Elkton Rd and McIntire Rd, Newark

Belated begin 279 sign.

Location: Elkton Rd and Christina Pkwy, Newark

As a way to prevent trucks from shunpiking the Delaware Turnpike tollbooth on I-95 just south of here, trucks are prohibited from heading east on DE 4 here.

Location: Elkton Rd and Christina Pkwy, Newark

Follow 4 east to the University of Delaware.

Location: Elkton Rd and Christina Pkwy, Newark

Turn right for 4 east and 896 south. Stay straight for 896 north. DE 279 ends.  This is the western terminus of DE 4.

 E to DE 896

 S to DE 4N to DE 273

 S to MD-277