How far is Baltimore, MD from Dover, DE?
The driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Dover, DE is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baltimore and Dover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore and Dover.
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Start on East Fayette Street
1216 ft · 39 sec · East Fayette Street
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Continue on West Fayette Street
2068 ft · 1 min · West Fayette Street
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Turn left onto North Greene Street
1919 ft · 47 sec · North Greene Street
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Continue on Russell Street
1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street
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Turn straight onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie
1158 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 10 South: Severna Park
3143 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Arundel Expressway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Arundel Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Arundel Expressway
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Turn left onto Ritchie Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway
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Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway
6.1 mi · 9 min · Governor Ritchie Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge
919 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 27 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
18.2 mi · 25 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Barclay Road
9.1 mi · 16 min · Barclay Road
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Turn right onto Crown Stone Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Crown Stone Road
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Continue on Halltown Road
6.3 mi · 7 min · Halltown Road
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Continue on Forrest Avenue
5.7 mi · 7 min · Forrest Avenue
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Continue on Forest Street
1629 ft · 23 sec · Forest Street
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Continue on West Division Street
2630 ft · 40 sec · West Division Street
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Turn right onto South Governors Avenue
1319 ft · 33 sec · South Governors Avenue
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Turn left onto West Loockerman Street
736 ft · 25 sec · West Loockerman Street
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Turn left onto Kings Highway
11 m · 2 sec · Kings Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baltimore and Dover.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Baltimore and Mostly Sunny near Dover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baltimore to Dover?
The road trip is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km) and usually takes 02h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grasonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Baltimore and 43.6 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59 miles (94.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.58 one way or $25.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Baltimore and Mostly Sunny near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near Grasonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grasonville.
Kent Island, MD
Easton Airport, Maryland
Cambridge, Maryland
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore and Dover. Straight-line distance: 58.94 mi (94.85 km).
#1 Baltimore
The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area.
| Population | 586,131 |
| Coordinates | 39.2903800, -76.6121900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dover
City in and county seat of Kent County, Delaware, United States, and capital city of Delaware
| Population | 38,199 |
| Coordinates | 39.1581700, -75.5243700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dover (-75.52437, 39.15817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $12.58 | $25.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.16 | $28.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.26 | $30.52 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.42 | $36.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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