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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.58 mi
00h 57m
Flight
43.7 mi
70.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.7 mi
Kilometers
70.33 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.58 mi
Kilometers
87.84 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilmington
Thu, May 7, 9:47 AM EDT
Return by in Camden
Thu, May 7, 10:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camden
2026-05-07T08:49
Arrive Wilmington
Thu, May 7, 9:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camden
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Odessa
DE

Town in New Castle County, Delaware, USA

From Camden
27.2 mi
00h 28m
To Wilmington
27.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Camden Wyoming Avenue

    1230 ft · 44 sec · East Camden Wyoming Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Dupont Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Dupont Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge

    555 ft · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Puncheon Run Connector

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.6 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Wilmington, Philadelphia

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Delaware Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Expressway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Wilmington Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward DE 52: Delaware Avenue

    1263 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto North Adams Street

    740 ft · 25 sec · North Adams Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 11th Street

    2938 ft · 2 min · West 11th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North King Street

    26 m · 3 sec · North King Street

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
41.7 mi · 76%
Wilmington Expressway
4.62 mi · 8%
Puncheon Run Connector
2.38 mi · 4%
Delaware Turnpike
1.76 mi · 3%
South Dupont Highway
1.74 mi · 3%
I 95 North
1.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
43.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odessa
00h 28m from Camden
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Odessa, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark

25 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Wilmington station

32 mi away
100 South French Street
BUS

Dover, Delaware

36 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Aberdeen

43 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 43.7 mi (70.33 km).

Camden

#1 Camden

Town in Delaware, United States

Population3,640
Coordinates39.1134500, -75.5418700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Wilmington

#2 Wilmington

The largest city in New Castle County, Delaware.

Population70,376
Coordinates39.7459500, -75.5465900
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: East Camden Wyoming Avenue (-75.541865, 39.113474)
End: North King Street (-75.546511, 39.745918)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.29 L · about $7.89
Round trip
$15.77
3.86 gal · 14.58 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Delaware · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Camden and Wilmington. The current time is 08:49:15.

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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.