How far is Dover, DE from Laurel, DE?
The driving distance from Dover, DE to Laurel, DE is about 43 miles (69.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (67 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Kent County, Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dover and Laurel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover and Laurel.
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Start on Kings Highway
667 ft · 36 sec · Kings Highway
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Turn left onto East Reed Street
1009 ft · 50 sec · East Reed Street
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Turn left onto South Governors Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Governors Avenue
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Merge slight left onto South Dupont Highway
20.5 mi · 25 min · South Dupont Highway
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Continue on Sussex Highway
18.7 mi · 25 min · Sussex Highway
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Turn right onto Georgetown Road
3240 ft · 1 min · Georgetown Road
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Turn left onto North Central Avenue
2903 ft · 1 min · North Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover and Laurel.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Dupont Highway
Merge slight left onto South Dupont Highway
20.5 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Dover and Sunny near Laurel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dover to Laurel?
The road trip is about 43 miles (69.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Dover and 21.5 miles from Laurel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.6 miles (67 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.21 one way or $12.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dover and Sunny near Laurel.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
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 Farmington.
Dover, Delaware
Easton Airport, Maryland
Cambridge, Maryland
Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Laurel. Straight-line distance: 41.65 mi (67.03 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 Laurel
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA
| Population | 4,511 |
| Coordinates | 38.5565000, -75.5713100 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laurel (-75.57131, 38.5565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.09 | $18.18 |
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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