How far is Dover, DE from Petersburg, PA?
The driving distance from Dover, DE to Petersburg, PA is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
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.
Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dover and Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover and Petersburg.
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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
1.6 km · 2 min · East Division Street
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Continue on North Little Creek Road
1.3 km · 1 min · North Little Creek Road
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Take the ramp left toward DE 1 Toll North: Wilmington
2238 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.6 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 72: Delaware City, Newark
1256 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on DE 72 North
106 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight right onto Wrangle Hill Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Wrangle Hill Road
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Continue on Sunset Lake Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Sunset Lake Road
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Continue on Chapel Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Chapel Street
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Turn left onto East Chestnut Hill Road
1.4 km · 1 min · East Chestnut Hill Road
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Turn right onto South College Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · South College Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
677 ft · 25 sec · West Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on West Main Street
3041 ft · 54 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Nottingham Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Nottingham Road
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Continue on Telegraph Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Telegraph Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Telegraph Road
48 m · 3 sec · Telegraph Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Telegraph Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · Telegraph Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Telegraph Road
39 m · 3 sec · Telegraph Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Telegraph Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Telegraph Road
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Turn right onto Chrome Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Chrome Road
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Turn left onto East Christine Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · East Christine Road
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Continue on Nottingham Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · Nottingham Road
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Turn right onto Robert Fulton Highway
2508 ft · 53 sec · Robert Fulton Highway
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Continue on Lancaster Pike
6.9 mi · 10 min · Lancaster Pike
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Turn left onto Holtwood Road
9.6 mi · 13 min · Holtwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Delta Road
14.2 mi · 23 min · Delta Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Delta Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover and Petersburg.
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
Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.6 mi · 00h 32m
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 Partly Sunny near Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dover to Petersburg?
The road trip is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from Dover and 51.7 miles from Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.36 one way or $30.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Dover and Partly Sunny near Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
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 Franklin.
Newark
Wilmington station
Parkesburg
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 76.07 mi (122.42 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 Petersburg
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 460 |
| Coordinates | 39.9009300, -76.5780200 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Petersburg (-76.57802, 39.90093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.21 | $15.36 | $30.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $17.52 | $35.04 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $18.62 | $37.24 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $23.00 | $46.00 |
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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