How far is Elsmere, DE from Dover, DE?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Elsmere and Dover is 40.34 miles (64.92 km).
Flight distance from Elsmere, DE to Dover, DE is 40.34 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Elsmere, Delaware to Dover, Delaware is: 50.47 miles (81.22 km) by car.
Driving from Elsmere to Dover will take approximately 00 hours 51 minutes.
#1 Elsmere
Town in Delaware
| Population | 5761 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°44'21"N 75°35'53"W |
| Latitude | 39.7392800 |
| Longitude | -75.5979800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dover
City in and county seat of Kent County, Delaware, United States, and capital city of Delaware
| Population | 38199 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°9'29"N 75°31'28"W |
| Latitude | 39.1581700 |
| Longitude | -75.5243700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Dover: Kings Highway (-75.524406,39.158185)
Estimated Travel Time Between Elsmere and Dover
The distance between Elsmere and Dover is 81 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 54 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Elsmere and Dover. The current time is 01:14:39.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 40 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 15 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 00 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 50 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 43 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 37 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.74 liters (1.78 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elsmere and Dover.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elsmere to Dover is $5.7 (diesel $7.65).
Delaware gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.2 | $3.71 | $4.04 | $4.3 |
| Total | $5.7 | $6.61 | $7.2 | $7.65 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Delaware ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.200 (Diesel $4.298) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Elsmere and Dover (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Glasgow, DE to Elsmere 16.44 miles (26 km)
Driving distance from Pike Creek Valley, DE to Elsmere 7.07 miles (11 km)
