How far is Dover, DE from Frankford, DE?
The driving distance from Dover, DE to Frankford, DE is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dover and Frankford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover and Frankford.
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Start on Kings Highway
1578 ft · 1 min · Kings Highway
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Merge slight left onto East Division Street
2280 ft · 35 sec · East Division Street
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Turn right onto South Dupont Highway
1204 ft · 31 sec · South Dupont Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Bay Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Bay Road
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Take the exit straight toward DE 1 South: Dover AFB, Beaches
3260 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
2123 ft · 30 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Bay Road
14.7 mi · 20 min · Bay Road
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Keep slight right to continue on US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Georgetown
32.8 mi · 48 min
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Turn left onto Daisey Street
1374 ft · 52 sec · Daisey Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
52 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
35 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover and Frankford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 113 South
Keep slight right to continue on US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Georgetown
32.8 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Dover and Cloudy near Frankford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dover to Frankford?
The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Ellendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Dover and 25.5 miles from Frankford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.40 one way or $14.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dover and Cloudy near Frankford.
Stop Ideas Near Ellendale
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 Ellendale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Frankford. Straight-line distance: 46.94 mi (75.54 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Frankford
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,020 |
| Coordinates | 38.5173400, -75.2349100 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frankford (-75.23491, 38.51734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.97 | $17.93 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.82 | $21.65 |
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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