How far is Wilmington, DE from Bellefonte, DE?
The driving distance from Wilmington, DE to Bellefonte, DE is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m 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
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Bellefonte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Bellefonte.
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Start on North King Street
86 m · 14 sec · North King Street
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Turn right onto East 10th Street
867 ft · 34 sec · East 10th Street
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Continue on Delaware Avenue
731 ft · 30 sec · Delaware Avenue
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
2206 ft · 1 min · North Washington Street
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Continue on North Washington Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Washington Street
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Turn right onto West Lea Boulevard
1316 ft · 45 sec · West Lea Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Market Street
1518 ft · 39 sec · North Market Street
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Continue on Philadelphia Pike
2090 ft · 47 sec · Philadelphia Pike
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Turn right onto Lore Avenue
16 m · 3 sec · Lore Avenue
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Turn right onto Marsh Road
20 m · 2 sec · Marsh Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marsh Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Bellefonte.
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.
North Washington Street
Continue on North Washington Street
1.54 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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Bellefonte?
The road trip is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?
Edgemoor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.6 miles from Wilmington and 1.6 miles from Bellefonte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 8:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.49 one way or $0.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wilmington and Chance Rain Showers near Bellefonte.
Stop Ideas Near Edgemoor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Newport Town Administration
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edgemoor.
Wilmington station
Newark
Exton
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Bellefonte. Straight-line distance: 2.42 mi (3.9 km).
#1 Wilmington
The largest city in New Castle County, Delaware.
| Population | 70,376 |
| Coordinates | 39.7459500, -75.5465900 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellefonte
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,166 |
| Coordinates | 39.7662200, -75.5093600 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bellefonte (-75.50936, 39.76622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.49 | $0.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.55 | $1.10 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.59 | $1.19 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.72 | $1.44 |
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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