How far is Dover, DE from Long Neck, DE?
The driving distance from Dover, DE to Long Neck, DE is about 49 miles (78.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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 12m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dover and Long Neck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover and Long Neck.
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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 left to continue on Milford Bypass
2.1 mi · 3 min · Milford Bypass
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Continue on Coastal Highway
13.4 mi · 18 min · Coastal Highway
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Turn right onto Hudson Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Hudson Road
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Turn left onto Log Cabin Hill Road
2111 ft · 38 sec · Log Cabin Hill Road
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Turn right onto Cool Spring Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Cool Spring Road
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Turn left onto Harbeson Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Harbeson Road
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Continue on Indian Mission Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Indian Mission Road
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Continue on Long Neck Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Long Neck Road
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Turn right onto Pot Nets Road
1.5 km · 3 min · Pot Nets Road
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Turn left onto Half-Shelf Pond Road
58 m · 14 sec · Half-Shelf Pond Road
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Turn left onto Woodduck Road
1031 ft · 45 sec · Woodduck Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blue Jay Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover and Long Neck.
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.
Bay Road
Continue on Bay Road
14.7 mi · 00h 20m
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 then Chance Rain Showers leaving Dover and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Long Neck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dover to Long Neck?
The road trip is about 49 miles (78.8 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Slaughter Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Dover and 24.5 miles from Long Neck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.07 one way or $14.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Dover and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Long Neck.
Stop Ideas Near Slaughter Beach
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 Slaughter Beach.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Long Neck. Straight-line distance: 42.26 mi (68.01 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 Long Neck
Census designated place
| Population | 1,980 |
| Coordinates | 38.6201100, -75.1507400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Long Neck (-75.15074, 38.62011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.96 | $15.91 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.57 | $17.14 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.35 | $20.69 |
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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