How far is Rodney Village, DE from Elsmere, DE?
The driving distance from Rodney Village, DE to Elsmere, DE is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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
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Town in New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rodney Village and Elsmere.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rodney Village and Elsmere.
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Start on Nathaniel Mitchell Road
107 m · 18 sec · Nathaniel Mitchell Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Webbs Lane
1265 ft · 40 sec · Webbs Lane
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Turn left onto South Dupont Highway
972 ft · 19 sec · South Dupont Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge
555 ft · 9 sec
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Continue on Puncheon Run Connector
2.4 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.6 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
6.5 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Stanton Christiana Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Stanton Christiana Road
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Continue on Mitch Road
1947 ft · 37 sec · Mitch Road
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Continue on Limestone Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Limestone Road
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Turn right onto Kirkwood Highway
3.5 mi · 6 min · Kirkwood Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Robert Kirkwood Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rodney Village and Elsmere.
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 right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.6 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Rodney Village and Rain Showers Likely near Elsmere.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rodney Village to Elsmere?
The road trip is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Odessa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Rodney Village and 25.7 miles from Elsmere.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.44 one way or $14.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rodney Village and Rain Showers Likely near Elsmere.
Stop Ideas Near Odessa
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rodney Village and Elsmere. Straight-line distance: 42.1 mi (67.75 km).
#1 Rodney Village
Census-designated place in Delaware
| Population | 1,487 |
| Coordinates | 39.1320600, -75.5324200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elsmere
Town in Delaware
| Population | 5,761 |
| Coordinates | 39.7392800, -75.5979800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elsmere (-75.59798, 39.73928)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.44 | $14.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.02 | $18.03 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
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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