How far is Edgemoor, DE from Dover, DE?

The driving distance from Edgemoor, DE to Dover, DE is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.14 mi
00h 56m
Flight
40.92 mi
65.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.92 mi
Kilometers
65.85 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.14 mi
Kilometers
85.52 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Wed, Apr 22, 9:28 PM EDT
Return by in Edgemoor
Wed, Apr 22, 10:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgemoor
2026-04-22T20:31
Arrive Dover
Wed, Apr 22, 9:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edgemoor
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Odessa
DE

Town in New Castle County, Delaware, USA

From Edgemoor
26.1 mi
00h 28m
To Dover
27 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Edgemoor and Dover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edgemoor and Dover.

  1. 1

    Start on Ellerslie Road

    17 m · 2 sec · Ellerslie Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    2285 ft · 3 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hay Road

    1264 ft · 49 sec · Hay Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Edgemoor Road

    691 ft · 17 sec · Edgemoor Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 South

    1927 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Wilmington Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Delaware Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Delaware Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward DE 1 South, DE 7 South: Mall Road, Dover, Beaches

    2960 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches

    1.2 km · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    1518 ft · 20 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    25.7 mi · 30 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13: North Dover

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Dupont Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Dupont Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto North Governors Boulevard

    1230 ft · 25 sec · North Governors Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on North Governors Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Governors Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Loockerman Street

    736 ft · 25 sec · West Loockerman Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Kings Highway

    11 m · 2 sec · Kings Highway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edgemoor and Dover.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
36 mi · 68%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
5.39 mi · 10%
North Dupont Highway
2.49 mi · 5%
Delaware Turnpike
2.01 mi · 4%
Wilmington Expressway
1.57 mi · 3%
DE 1 South
1.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

25.7 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
40.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odessa
00h 28m from Edgemoor
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Edgemoor and Chance Rain Showers near Dover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Edgemoor to Dover?

The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Odessa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Edgemoor and 27 miles from Dover.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.68 one way or $15.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Edgemoor and Chance Rain Showers near Dover.

Stop Ideas Near Odessa

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Odessa, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Odessa.

RAIL

Newark

25 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Wilmington station

32 mi away
100 South French Street
BUS

Dover, Delaware

36 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Aberdeen

43 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edgemoor and Dover. Straight-line distance: 40.92 mi (65.85 km).

Edgemoor

#1 Edgemoor

Census designated place

Population5,677
Coordinates39.7501100, -75.4996400
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Dover

#2 Dover

City in and county seat of Kent County, Delaware, United States, and capital city of Delaware

Population38,199
Coordinates39.1581700, -75.5243700
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Ellerslie Road (-75.500481, 39.749533)
End: Kings Highway (-75.524406, 39.158185)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.1 L · about $7.68
Round trip
$15.36
3.76 gal · 14.2 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.68 $15.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.65 $17.29
Premium $4.95 $9.31 $18.63
Diesel $5.98 $11.24 $22.48

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Delaware · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Edgemoor and Dover. The current time is 20:31:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.