How far is Selbyville, DE from Dover, DE?
The driving distance from Selbyville, DE to Dover, DE is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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 06m.
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.
Town in Sussex County, Delaware, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Selbyville and Dover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Selbyville and Dover.
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Start on Hudson Alley
26 m · 12 sec · Hudson Alley
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Turn left onto East Church Street
56 m · 12 sec · East Church Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1903 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Pepper Road
1 mi · 2 min · Pepper Road
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Turn left onto McCabe Road
2050 ft · 36 sec · McCabe Road
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Turn right onto Dupont Boulevard
25.3 mi · 36 min · Dupont Boulevard
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Continue on DuPont Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · DuPont Boulevard
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Continue on Dupont Boulevard
22.5 mi · 31 min · Dupont Boulevard
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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
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Bay Road
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Turn left onto South Little Creek Road
574 ft · 20 sec · South Little Creek Road
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1763 ft · 48 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard North
1228 ft · 36 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard North
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Turn right onto Federal Street
128 m · 12 sec · Federal Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Loockerman Plaza
559 ft · 27 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 Selbyville 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.
Dupont Boulevard
Turn right onto Dupont Boulevard
25.3 mi · 00h 36m
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 Selbyville and Chance Rain Showers near Dover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Selbyville to Dover?
The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Ellendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Selbyville and 27.7 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Selbyville and Chance Rain Showers near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near Ellendale
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 Ellendale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Selbyville and Dover. Straight-line distance: 50.91 mi (81.93 km).
#1 Selbyville
Town in Delaware, United States
| Population | 2,617 |
| Coordinates | 38.4603900, -75.2207400 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.66 | $19.32 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
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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