How far is Clayton, DE from Postles Corner, DE?
The driving distance from Clayton, DE to Postles Corner, DE is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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 29m.
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
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Town in Kent County, Delaware, United States
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clayton and Postles Corner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton and Postles Corner.
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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
1 mi · 2 min · South Dupont Boulevard
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Take the exit left toward DE 1 Toll: Dover, Beaches, Wilmington
569 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on DE 1 Toll South: Dover, Beaches
1714 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 8: Downtown Dover, Little Creek
1830 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto North Little Creek Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Little Creek Road
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Keep slight right to continue on North Little Creek Road
139 m · 9 sec · North Little Creek Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Bayside Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Bayside Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bayside Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clayton and Postles Corner.
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.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7.92 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Clayton and Sunny near Postles Corner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clayton to Postles Corner?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Cheswold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Clayton and 9.3 miles from Postles Corner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.70 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clayton and Sunny near Postles Corner.
Stop Ideas Near Cheswold
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Dover, Delaware
Newark
Wilmington station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and Postles Corner. Straight-line distance: 14.68 mi (23.63 km).
#1 Clayton
Town in Delaware, United States
| Population | 3,630 |
| Coordinates | 39.2906700, -75.6343700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Postles Corner
Postles Corner is a place in Delaware, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1348300, -75.4479800 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Postles Corner (-75.44798, 39.13483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.70 | $5.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.04 | $6.07 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.95 | $7.89 |
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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