How far is Elsmere, DE from Claymont, DE?
The driving distance from Elsmere, DE to Claymont, DE is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elsmere and Claymont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elsmere and Claymont.
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Start on Robert Kirkwood Highway
2284 ft · 56 sec · Robert Kirkwood Highway
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Turn right onto South Dupont Road
1.2 km · 1 min · South Dupont Road
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Turn slight left
34 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto North Maryland Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Maryland Avenue
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Boulevard
155 m · 24 sec · Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Take the ramp uturn
861 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Philadelphia
836 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilmington Expressway
6.1 mi · 8 min · Wilmington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Harvey Road
1261 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Harvey Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Harvey Road
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Turn left onto Philadelphia Pike
1 km · 2 min · Philadelphia Pike
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Turn right onto Governor Printz Boulevard
101 m · 13 sec · Governor Printz Boulevard
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Continue on Governor Printz Boulevard
71 m · 7 sec · Governor Printz Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Governor Printz Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elsmere and Claymont.
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.
Wilmington Expressway
Merge slight left onto Wilmington Expressway
6.07 mi · 00h 08m
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 Elsmere and Chance Rain Showers near Claymont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elsmere to Claymont?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Bellefonte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Elsmere and 5.5 miles from Claymont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.59 one way or $3.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elsmere and Chance Rain Showers near Claymont.
Stop Ideas Near Bellefonte
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Newport Town Administration
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellefonte.
Wilmington station
Newark
Exton
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elsmere and Claymont. Straight-line distance: 8.48 mi (13.65 km).
#1 Elsmere
Town in Delaware
| Population | 5,761 |
| Coordinates | 39.7392800, -75.5979800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Claymont
Census-designated place in Delaware
| Population | 8,253 |
| Coordinates | 39.8006700, -75.4596400 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Claymont (-75.45964, 39.80067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.59 | $3.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.79 | $3.59 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
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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