How far is Dover, DE from Elsmere, DE?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Dover and Elsmere is 40.34 miles (64.92 km).
Flight distance from Dover, DE to Elsmere, DE is 40.34 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Dover, Delaware to Elsmere, Delaware is: 51.01 miles (82.1 km) by car.
Driving from Dover to Elsmere will take approximately 00 hours 51 minutes.
#1 Dover
City in and county seat of Kent County, Delaware, United States, and capital city of Delaware
| Population | 38199 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°9'29"N 75°31'28"W |
| Latitude | 39.1581700 |
| Longitude | -75.5243700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elsmere
Town in Delaware
| Population | 5761 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°44'21"N 75°35'53"W |
| Latitude | 39.7392800 |
| Longitude | -75.5979800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Elsmere: Robert Kirkwood Highway (-75.597949,39.739351)
Estimated Travel Time Between Dover and Elsmere
The distance between Dover and Elsmere is 82 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 54 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Dover and Elsmere. The current time is 21:35:43.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 41 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 16 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 01 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 51 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 43 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.81 liters (1.8 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Dover and Elsmere.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Dover to Elsmere is $5.76 (diesel $7.74).
Delaware gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.2 | $3.71 | $4.04 | $4.3 |
| Total | $5.76 | $6.68 | $7.28 | $7.74 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Delaware ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.200 (Diesel $4.298) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Dover and Elsmere (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
