How far is Camden, DE from Wilmington, DE?
The driving distance from Camden, DE to Wilmington, DE is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Camden and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden and Wilmington.
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Start on East Camden Wyoming Avenue
1230 ft · 44 sec · East Camden Wyoming Avenue
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Turn left onto South Dupont Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Dupont Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge
555 ft · 9 sec
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Continue on Puncheon Run Connector
2.4 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.6 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
6.5 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Wilmington, Philadelphia
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Turnpike
1.8 mi · 2 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Expressway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Wilmington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 52: Delaware Avenue
1263 ft · 33 sec
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Turn slight left onto North Adams Street
740 ft · 25 sec · North Adams Street
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Turn right onto West 11th Street
2938 ft · 2 min · West 11th Street
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Turn right onto North King Street
26 m · 3 sec · North King Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North King Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Camden and Wilmington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.6 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Camden and Partly Sunny near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Camden to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Odessa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Camden and 27.3 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.89 one way or $15.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Camden and Partly Sunny near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Odessa
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 Odessa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 43.7 mi (70.33 km).
#1 Camden
Town in Delaware, United States
| Population | 3,640 |
| Coordinates | 39.1134500, -75.5418700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilmington
The largest city in New Castle County, Delaware.
| Population | 70,376 |
| Coordinates | 39.7459500, -75.5465900 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: North King Street (-75.546511, 39.745918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.89 | $15.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.54 | $23.08 |
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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