How far is Dover, DE from Rodney Village, DE?
The driving distance from Dover, DE to Rodney Village, DE is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.9 miles (3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dover and Rodney Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover and Rodney Village.
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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
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Governors Avenue
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Turn right onto Webbs Lane
687 ft · 24 sec · Webbs Lane
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Turn left onto Nathaniel Mitchell Road
107 m · 16 sec · Nathaniel Mitchell Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nathaniel Mitchell Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover and Rodney Village.
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.
South Governors Avenue
Turn left onto South Governors Avenue
1.89 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Dover and Chance Rain Showers near Rodney Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dover to Rodney Village?
The road trip is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km) and usually takes 00h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kent Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.2 miles from Dover and 1.2 miles from Rodney Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.9 miles (3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.33 one way or $0.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Dover and Chance Rain Showers near Rodney Village.
Stop Ideas Near Kent Acres
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 Kent Acres.
Dover, Delaware
Easton Airport, Maryland
Newark
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Rodney Village. Straight-line distance: 1.86 mi (2.99 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 Rodney Village
Census-designated place in Delaware
| Population | 1,487 |
| Coordinates | 39.1320600, -75.5324200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rodney Village (-75.53242, 39.13206)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 4 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $0.33 | $0.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.37 | $0.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.40 | $0.79 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.48 | $0.96 |
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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