How far is Riverview, DE from Dover, DE?
The driving distance from Riverview, DE to Dover, DE is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverview and Dover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverview and Dover.
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Start on Marcel Avenue
17 m · 5 sec · Marcel Avenue
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Turn right onto Andrews Lake Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Andrews Lake Road
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Turn right onto Canterbury Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Canterbury Road
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Turn right onto South Dupont Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · South Dupont Highway
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Take the exit slight left
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right 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 Riverview 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 Dupont Highway
Turn right onto South Dupont Highway
5.85 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Riverview and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Dover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverview to Dover?
The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Woodside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Riverview and 5.6 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Riverview and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near Woodside
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 Woodside.
Dover, Delaware
Easton Airport, Maryland
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverview and Dover. Straight-line distance: 9.13 mi (14.69 km).
#1 Riverview
Riverview is a place in Delaware, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0265000, -75.5107600 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.16 | $1.66 | $3.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $1.91 | $3.81 |
| Premium | $5.07 | $2.03 | $4.05 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
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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