How far is Dover, DE from Rehoboth Beach, DE?
The driving distance from Dover, DE to Rehoboth Beach, DE is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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.
City in Kent and Sussex counties, Delaware, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dover and Rehoboth Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover and Rehoboth Beach.
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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
22.4 mi · 33 min · Coastal Highway
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Take the exit slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rehoboth Avenue
24 m · 2 sec · Rehoboth Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Rehoboth Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Rehoboth Avenue
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Continue on Rehoboth Avenue
588 ft · 25 sec · Rehoboth Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1568 ft · 43 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Lake Avenue
721 ft · 23 sec · Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto Lakeview Street
122 m · 23 sec · Lakeview Street
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Turn left onto Grenoble Place
88 m · 13 sec · Grenoble Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grenoble Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover and Rehoboth Beach.
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.
Coastal Highway
Continue on Coastal Highway
22.4 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Dover and Chance Rain Showers near Rehoboth Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dover to Rehoboth Beach?
The road trip is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Dover and 22.4 miles from Rehoboth Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Dover and Chance Rain Showers near Rehoboth Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Milford
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 Milford.
Dover, Delaware
Easton Airport, Maryland
Salisbury, Maryland
Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Rehoboth Beach. Straight-line distance: 38.64 mi (62.19 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 Rehoboth Beach
City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 1,592 |
| Coordinates | 38.7209500, -75.0760100 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rehoboth Beach (-75.07601, 38.72095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.46 | $12.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.27 | $14.53 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
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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