How far is Postles Corner, DE from Clayton, DE?
The driving distance from Postles Corner, DE to Clayton, DE is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Town in Kent County, Delaware, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Postles Corner and Clayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Postles Corner and Clayton.
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Start on Bayside Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Bayside Drive
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Little Creek Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Little Creek Road
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Take the ramp right toward DE 1 Toll North: Wilmington
2238 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: South Smyrna
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto South Dupont Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Dupont Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2642 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Commerce Street
1921 ft · 38 sec · West Commerce Street
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Continue on Smyrna Clayton Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Smyrna Clayton Boulevard
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Continue on Main Street
1817 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Clayton Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · Clayton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clayton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Postles Corner and Clayton.
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 right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
8.23 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Postles Corner and Sunny near Clayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Postles Corner to Clayton?
The road trip is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Cheswold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Postles Corner and 11.7 miles from Clayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Postles Corner and Sunny near Clayton.
Stop Ideas Near Cheswold
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 Cheswold.
Dover, Delaware
Newark
Wilmington station
Aberdeen
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Postles Corner and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 14.68 mi (23.63 km).
#1 Postles Corner
Postles Corner is a place in Delaware, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1348300, -75.4479800 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clayton
Town in Delaware, United States
| Population | 3,630 |
| Coordinates | 39.2906700, -75.6343700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clayton Avenue (-75.634356, 39.290681)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.40 | $6.81 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.43 | $8.85 |
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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