How far is Elsmere, DE from Hockessin, DE?
The driving distance from Elsmere, DE to Hockessin, DE is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (10 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elsmere and Hockessin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elsmere and Hockessin.
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Start on Robert Kirkwood Highway
33 m · 5 sec · Robert Kirkwood Highway
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Turn right
87 m · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Linden Avenue
44 m · 8 sec · Linden Avenue
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Turn left onto Robert Kirkwood Highway
32 m · 10 sec · Robert Kirkwood Highway
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Continue on Kirkwood Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Kirkwood Highway
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Turn right onto Newport Gap Pike
3.5 mi · 6 min · Newport Gap Pike
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Merge slight right onto Lancaster Pike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Pike
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Turn left onto Yorklyn Road
532 ft · 26 sec · Yorklyn Road
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Turn sharp left onto Old Lancaster Pike
84 m · 8 sec · Old Lancaster Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Lancaster Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elsmere and Hockessin.
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.
Newport Gap Pike
Turn right onto Newport Gap Pike
3.45 mi · 00h 06m
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 Hockessin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elsmere to Hockessin?
The road trip is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Pike Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Elsmere and 3.5 miles from Hockessin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.2 miles (10 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elsmere and Chance Rain Showers near Hockessin.
Stop Ideas Near Pike Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
City of Wilmington
Newport Town Administration
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pike Creek.
Newark
Wilmington station
Coatesville
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elsmere and Hockessin. Straight-line distance: 6.21 mi (10 km).
#1 Elsmere
Town in Delaware
| Population | 5,761 |
| Coordinates | 39.7392800, -75.5979800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hockessin
Census designated place
| Population | 13,527 |
| Coordinates | 39.7876100, -75.6966000 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hockessin (-75.6966, 39.78761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.50 | $2.99 |
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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