How far is Postles Corner, DE from Dover, DE?
The driving distance from Postles Corner, DE to Dover, DE is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Postles Corner and Dover.
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Start on Bayside Drive
2.2 mi · 4 min · Bayside Drive
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Take the ramp right toward DE 1 North
964 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bay Road
2.2 mi · 3 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 Postles Corner 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.
South Bay Road
Continue on South Bay Road
2.27 mi · 00h 03m
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 Dover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Postles Corner to Dover?
The road trip is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Highland Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Postles Corner and 2.4 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.90 one way or $1.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Postles Corner and Sunny near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near Highland Acres
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 Highland Acres.
Dover, Delaware
Easton Airport, Maryland
Kent Island, MD
Newark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Postles Corner and Dover. Straight-line distance: 4.4 mi (7.08 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 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: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.90 | $1.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.01 | $2.02 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.09 | $2.18 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.32 | $2.63 |
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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