How far is Claymont, DE from Elsmere, DE?
The driving distance from Claymont, DE to Elsmere, DE is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Claymont and Elsmere.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claymont and Elsmere.
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Start on Governor Printz Boulevard
38 m · 11 sec · Governor Printz Boulevard
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Turn left onto Philadelphia Pike
1 km · 1 min · Philadelphia Pike
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Turn right onto Harvey Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Harvey Road
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Turn left onto I 95 South: Wilmington
1703 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilmington Expressway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Wilmington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 9: Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Fourth Street
1510 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto North Jackson Street
2463 ft · 1 min · North Jackson Street
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Turn slight right onto Maryland Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Maryland Avenue
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Turn right onto Race Street
832 ft · 14 sec · Race Street
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Continue on South Dupont Road
3000 ft · 1 min · South Dupont Road
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Turn left onto Robert Kirkwood Highway
2699 ft · 1 min · Robert Kirkwood Highway
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Continue on Kirkwood Highway
615 ft · 19 sec · Kirkwood Highway
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Continue on Kirkwood Highway
874 ft · 29 sec · Kirkwood Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Robert Kirkwood Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Claymont and Elsmere.
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.
Wilmington Expressway
Merge slight left onto Wilmington Expressway
5.67 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Claymont and Chance Rain Showers near Elsmere.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Claymont to Elsmere?
The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Bellefonte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Claymont and 5.5 miles from Elsmere.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.59 one way or $3.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Claymont and Chance Rain Showers near Elsmere.
Stop Ideas Near Bellefonte
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Newport Town Administration
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellefonte.
Wilmington station
Newark
Exton
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Claymont and Elsmere. Straight-line distance: 8.48 mi (13.65 km).
#1 Claymont
Census-designated place in Delaware
| Population | 8,253 |
| Coordinates | 39.8006700, -75.4596400 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elsmere
Town in Delaware
| Population | 5,761 |
| Coordinates | 39.7392800, -75.5979800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elsmere (-75.59798, 39.73928)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.59 | $3.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.79 | $3.59 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
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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