How far is Bellefonte, DE from Wilmington, DE?

The driving distance from Bellefonte, DE to Wilmington, DE is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
2.52 mi
00h 09m
Flight
2.42 mi
3.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.42 mi
Kilometers
3.9 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.52 mi
Kilometers
4.06 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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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 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilmington
Fri, May 1, 7:46 PM EDT
Return by in Bellefonte
Fri, May 1, 7:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellefonte
2026-05-01T19:37
Arrive Wilmington
Fri, May 1, 7:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bellefonte
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Edgemoor
DE

Census designated place

From Bellefonte
1.5 mi
00h 04m
To Wilmington
1.1 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
62°F
Friday

Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bellefonte and Wilmington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellefonte and Wilmington.

  1. 1

    Start on Marsh Road

    20 m · 5 sec · Marsh Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lore Avenue

    16 m · 5 sec · Lore Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Philadelphia Pike

    2090 ft · 46 sec · Philadelphia Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on North Market Street

    1518 ft · 43 sec · North Market Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Lea Boulevard

    1325 ft · 38 sec · West Lea Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Washington Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Concord Avenue

    1299 ft · 49 sec · Concord Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    1351 ft · 54 sec · North Market Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North King Street

    1573 ft · 1 min · North King Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellefonte and Wilmington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
400 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Washington Street
1.17 mi · 46%
North Market Street
0.54 mi · 22%
Philadelphia Pike
0.4 mi · 16%
North King Street
0.3 mi · 12%
West Lea Boulevard
0.25 mi · 10%
Concord Avenue
0.25 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

North Washington Street

Turn left onto North Washington Street

1.17 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.1 mi
2.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgemoor
00h 04m from Bellefonte
Leave By
8:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Bellefonte and Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Wilmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellefonte to Wilmington?

The road trip is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Edgemoor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.5 miles from Bellefonte and 1.1 miles from Wilmington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.37 one way or $0.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Bellefonte and Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Wilmington.

Stop Ideas Near Edgemoor

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Edgemoor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 1.7 mi away

Old Town Hall Museum

Wilmington , DE
512 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

CHESTER CITY HALL

Chester , PA
CHESTER CITY MUNICIPAL BUILDNG, 1 E 4th St, Chester, PA 19013
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.2 mi away

Newport Town Administration

Newport , DE
226 N James St, Newport, DE 19804
Rating 2.5/5 2 reviews Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edgemoor.

RAIL

Wilmington station

5 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Newark

23 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Exton

32 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

33 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellefonte and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 2.42 mi (3.9 km).

Bellefonte

#1 Bellefonte

Town of the United States

Population1,166
Coordinates39.7662200, -75.5093600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Wilmington

#2 Wilmington

The largest city in New Castle County, Delaware.

Population70,376
Coordinates39.7459500, -75.5465900
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Marsh Road (-75.509449, 39.766235)
End: North King Street (-75.546511, 39.745918)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 4 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.09 gal
0.34 L · about $0.37
Round trip
$0.74
0.18 gal · 0.68 L
Estimated CO2
0.8 kg one way
Round trip: 1.6 kg / 4 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.37 $0.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.41 $0.83
Premium $4.95 $0.45 $0.89
Diesel $5.98 $0.54 $1.08

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Delaware · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellefonte and Wilmington. The current time is 19:37:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.