How far is Dover, DE from Townsend, DE?
The driving distance from Dover, DE to Townsend, DE is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dover and Townsend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover and Townsend.
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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
12.9 mi · 15 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: North Smyrna, Townsend
1414 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
40 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto South Dupont Parkway
3.7 mi · 5 min · South Dupont Parkway
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Take the exit left toward Summit Bridge Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Summit Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
2335 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Street
27 m · 3 sec · South Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover and Townsend.
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
12.9 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Dover and Sunny near Townsend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dover to Townsend?
The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Smyrna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Dover and 11.3 miles from Townsend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dover and Sunny near Townsend.
Stop Ideas Near Smyrna
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 Smyrna.
Dover, Delaware
Newark
Wilmington station
Aberdeen
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Townsend. Straight-line distance: 18.65 mi (30.02 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 Townsend
Town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 2,764 |
| Coordinates | 39.3951100, -75.6916000 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Townsend (-75.6916, 39.39511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
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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