How far is Lewes, DE from Dover, DE?
The driving distance from Lewes, DE to Dover, DE is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kent and Sussex counties, Delaware, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewes and Dover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewes and Dover.
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Start on West 3rd Street
28 m · 11 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Savannah Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Savannah Road
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Turn right onto Coastal Highway
17.9 mi · 24 min · Coastal Highway
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Continue on Milford Bypass
2.1 mi · 3 min · Milford Bypass
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Continue on Bay Road
14.5 mi · 19 min · Bay Road
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 10: Dover, Camden
1279 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on South Bay Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Bay Road
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Merge slight left onto South Dupont Highway
849 ft · 28 sec · South Dupont Highway
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Turn left onto East Loockerman Street
2382 ft · 1 min · East Loockerman Street
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Continue on Loockerman Plaza
978 ft · 33 sec · Loockerman Plaza
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Turn sharp right onto Kings Highway
11 m · 2 sec · Kings Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewes and Dover.
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.
Coastal Highway
Turn right onto Coastal Highway
17.9 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lewes and Sunny near Dover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewes to Dover?
The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Lewes and 20.3 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lewes and Sunny near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near Milford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milford.
Dover, Delaware
Easton Airport, Maryland
Salisbury, Maryland
Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewes and Dover. Straight-line distance: 33.62 mi (54.11 km).
#1 Lewes
City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States of America
| Population | 3,417 |
| Coordinates | 38.7745600, -75.1393500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dover
City in and county seat of Kent County, Delaware, United States, and capital city of Delaware
| Population | 38,199 |
| Coordinates | 39.1581700, -75.5243700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kings Highway (-75.524406, 39.158185)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.84 | $11.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.08 | $14.17 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
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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