How far is Townsend, DE from Dover, DE?

Fastest route

The route from Townsend, Delaware 19734, USA to Dover, Delaware, USA takes approximately 26 minutes and covers a distance of 22.5 miles via DE-1 S. The route includes toll roads and follows a specific set of directions.

Directions

Head northeast on Main St toward Niles St.
Turn right onto DE-71 S/Summit Bridge Rd, and continue to follow Summit Bridge Rd.
Take a slight right onto US-13 S.
Turn left onto the ramp to Dover/Beaches.
Follow DE-1 S to Kent County and take exit 98 from DE-1 S (toll road).
Keep left at the fork to stay on DE-1 S (toll road).
Take exit 98 for DE-8 toward Downtown Dover/Little Creek (toll road).
Continue on DE-8 and drive to S State St in Dover.
Turn right onto DE-8/N Little Creek Rd and continue to follow DE-8.
Turn left onto Kings Hwy SW.
Finally, turn left onto S State St.

Tips & Suggestions

🚗 Drive northeast on Main St and turn right onto DE-71 S/Summit Bridge Rd.
🛣️ Take a slight right onto US-13 S and then turn left onto the ramp to Dover/Beaches.
🚦 Follow DE-1 S and take exit 98 from DE-1 S. Keep left at the fork and continue on DE-1 S (toll road).
💰 Take exit 98 for DE-8 toward Downtown Dover/Little Creek (toll road).
🗺️ Continue on DE-8 and turn right onto DE-8/N Little Creek Rd.
🔄 Follow DE-8 until you can turn left onto Kings Hwy SW.
🚗 Finally, turn left onto S State St to reach your destination in Dover.

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Townsend and Dover is 18.65 miles (30.02 km).

Flight distance from Townsend, DE to Dover, DE is 18.65 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Townsend, Delaware to Dover, Delaware is: 22.53 miles (36.26 km) by car.

Driving from Townsend to Dover will take approximately 00 hours 26 minutes.

#1 Townsend

Town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States

Population	2764
GPS Coordinates	39°23'42"N 75°41'30"W
Latitude	39.3951100
Longitude	-75.6916000
Altitude	20
Country	United States

#2 Dover

City in and county seat of Kent County, Delaware, United States, and capital city of Delaware

Population	38199
GPS Coordinates	39°9'29"N 75°31'28"W
Latitude	39.1581700
Longitude	-75.5243700
Altitude	9
Country	United States

Starting point in Townsend: South Street (-75.691846,39.395035)
Ending point in Dover: Kings Highway (-75.524406,39.158185)

Estimated Travel Time Between Townsend and Dover

The distance between Townsend and Dover is 36 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 24 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Townsend and Dover. The current time is 16:21:52.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	00 hours 45 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	00 hours 33 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	00 hours 27 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	00 hours 22 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	00 hours 19 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	00 hours 18 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	00 hours 16 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.01 liters (0.79 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Townsend and Dover.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Townsend to Dover is $2.54 (diesel $3.42).

Delaware gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.2	$3.71	$4.04	$4.3
Total	$2.54	$2.95	$3.21	$3.42

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The average gas price (in Delaware ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.200 (Diesel $4.298) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 04, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Townsend and Dover (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.