How far is Clayton, DE from Dover, DE?
The driving distance from Clayton, DE to Dover, DE is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clayton and Dover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton and Dover.
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Start on Clayton Avenue
7 m · 6 sec · Clayton Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1817 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Smyrna Clayton Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Smyrna Clayton Boulevard
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Continue on West Commerce Street
1921 ft · 42 sec · West Commerce Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2689 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Merge slight left onto South Dupont Boulevard
3.7 mi · 6 min · South Dupont Boulevard
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Continue on North Dupont Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · North Dupont Highway
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Take the exit straight
1 km · 1 min
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Turn straight onto North Governors Boulevard
1230 ft · 25 sec · North Governors Boulevard
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Continue on North Governors Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North 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 Clayton and Dover.
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.
North Dupont Highway
Continue on North Dupont Highway
5.37 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 Clayton and Chance Rain Showers near Dover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clayton to Dover?
The road trip is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Clayton and 5.7 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.76 one way or $3.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Clayton and Chance Rain Showers near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near Bethel
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 Bethel.
Dover, Delaware
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and Dover. Straight-line distance: 10.89 mi (17.52 km).
#1 Clayton
Town in Delaware, United States
| Population | 3,630 |
| Coordinates | 39.2906700, -75.6343700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: Kings Highway (-75.524406, 39.158185)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.76 | $3.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
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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