How far is Philadelphia, PA from Dover, DE?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Dover, DE is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
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.
Census-designated place in Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Dover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Dover.
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Start on South Penn Square
121 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square
737 ft · 20 sec · East Penn Square
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
1626 ft · 37 sec · North Broad Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 676 East, US 30 East
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
1513 ft · 26 sec · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
2268 ft · 38 sec · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Chester, Philadelphia International Airport
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Delaware Expressway
18.3 mi · 25 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.7 mi · 14 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right onto Wilmington Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Expressway
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Continue on Delaware Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 1 South, DE 7 South: Mall Road, Dover, Beaches
2960 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches
1.2 km · 59 sec
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Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10.1 mi · 12 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 Philadelphia and Dover.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Sunny leaving Philadelphia and Sunny near Dover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Dover?
The road trip is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Bear is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Philadelphia and 40.3 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Philadelphia and Sunny near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near Bear
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 Bear.
Newark
Wilmington station
Downingtown
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Dover. Straight-line distance: 58.14 mi (93.56 km).
#1 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,578,487 |
| Coordinates | 39.9523300, -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.65 | $23.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.11 | $26.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.12 | $28.24 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.04 | $34.09 |
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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