How far is Elsmere, DE from Edgemoor, DE?
The driving distance from Elsmere, DE to Edgemoor, DE is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.5 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.
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.
The largest city in New Castle County, Delaware.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elsmere and Edgemoor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elsmere and Edgemoor.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Maryland Avenue
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Turn right onto Lower Beech Street
1091 ft · 33 sec · Lower Beech Street
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Turn right onto Judy Johnson Drive
1 mi · 3 min · Judy Johnson Drive
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Turn right onto South Market Street
2896 ft · 1 min · South Market Street
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Continue on South Market Street
119 m · 8 sec · South Market Street
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Continue on North Dupont Highway
1615 ft · 41 sec · North Dupont Highway
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Turn left onto I 495 North: Port of Wilmington, Philadelphia
2937 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 3, US 13: Edgemoor Road, Edgemoor Industrial Park, Governor Printz Boulevard
683 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 13, DE 3: Edgemoor Road, Edgemoor Industrial Park, Governor Printz Boulevard
593 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Lighthouse Road
77 m · 7 sec · Lighthouse Road
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Continue on Hay Road
1264 ft · 46 sec · Hay Road
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Turn left
2342 ft · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ellerslie Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elsmere and Edgemoor.
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.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
3.59 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 Elsmere and Chance Rain Showers near Edgemoor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elsmere to Edgemoor?
The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.5 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?
Wilmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Elsmere and 4.8 miles from Edgemoor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 $1.39 one way or $2.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elsmere and Chance Rain Showers near Edgemoor.
Stop Ideas Near Wilmington
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 Wilmington.
Wilmington station
Newark
Exton
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elsmere and Edgemoor. Straight-line distance: 5.28 mi (8.49 km).
#1 Elsmere
Town in Delaware
| Population | 5,761 |
| Coordinates | 39.7392800, -75.5979800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Edgemoor
Census designated place
| Population | 5,677 |
| Coordinates | 39.7501100, -75.4996400 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edgemoor (-75.49964, 39.75011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.56 | $3.13 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.68 | $3.37 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.03 | $4.07 |
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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