How far is Petersburg, PA from Dover, DE?
The driving distance from Petersburg, PA to Dover, DE is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Petersburg and Dover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Petersburg and Dover.
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Start on Delta Road
14.2 mi · 24 min · Delta Road
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Turn left onto Holtwood Road
9.6 mi · 13 min · Holtwood Road
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Turn right onto Lancaster Pike
6.9 mi · 10 min · Lancaster Pike
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Continue on Robert Fulton Highway
2508 ft · 59 sec · Robert Fulton Highway
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Turn left onto Nottingham Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · Nottingham Road
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Continue on West Christine Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Christine Road
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Keep slight right to continue on West Christine Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · West Christine Road
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Turn right onto Chrome Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Chrome Road
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Turn left onto Telegraph Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Telegraph Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Telegraph Road
40 m · 3 sec · Telegraph Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Telegraph Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · Telegraph Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Telegraph Road
48 m · 3 sec · Telegraph Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Telegraph Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Telegraph Road
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Continue on Nottingham Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Nottingham Road
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Continue on West Main Street
3174 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West Delaware Avenue
1120 ft · 39 sec · West Delaware Avenue
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Turn right onto South College Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · South College Avenue
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Turn left onto East Chestnut Hill Road
1.4 km · 1 min · East Chestnut Hill Road
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Turn right onto South Chapel Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Chapel Street
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Continue on Sunset Lake Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Sunset Lake Road
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Continue on Wrangle Hill Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Wrangle Hill Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches
1967 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1518 ft · 20 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
25.7 mi · 30 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: North Dover
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
52 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto North Dupont Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Dupont Highway
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Take the exit straight
1 km · 1 min
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Turn straight onto North Governors Boulevard
1230 ft · 25 sec · North Governors Boulevard
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Continue on North Governors Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Governors Avenue
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Turn left onto West Loockerman Street
736 ft · 25 sec · West Loockerman Street
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Turn left 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 Petersburg 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.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
25.7 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Petersburg and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Dover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Petersburg to Dover?
The road trip is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.7 miles from Petersburg and 50.8 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.98 one way or $31.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Petersburg and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
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 Franklin.
Newark
Wilmington station
Parkesburg
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Petersburg and Dover. Straight-line distance: 76.07 mi (122.42 km).
#1 Petersburg
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 460 |
| Coordinates | 39.9009300, -76.5780200 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| 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: Dover (-75.52437, 39.15817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $4.46 | $15.98 | $31.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $17.63 | $35.26 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $18.99 | $37.98 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $23.45 | $46.90 |
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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