How far is Wilmington, DE from Dover, DE?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Wilmington and Dover is 40.63 miles (65.39 km).

Flight distance from Wilmington, DE to Dover, DE is 40.63 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Wilmington, Delaware to Dover, Delaware is: 51.03 miles (82.13 km) by car.

Driving from Wilmington to Dover will take approximately 00 hours 52 minutes.

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#1 Wilmington

The largest city in New Castle County, Delaware. It is located on the Delaware River in the northeastern United States. Wilmington is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Nemours Mansion and Gardens and the Delaware Art Museum.

Population 70376
GPS Coordinates 39°44'45"N 75°32'48"W
Latitude 39.7459500
Longitude -75.5465900
Altitude 28
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Wilmington and Dover

The distance between Wilmington and Dover is 82 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 54 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 Wilmington and Dover. The current time is 06:59:52.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 42 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 16 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 01 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 51 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 43 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 40 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 38 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.82 liters (1.8 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wilmington and Dover.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wilmington to Dover is $5.76 (diesel $7.74).

Delaware gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.2 $3.71 $4.04 $4.3
Total $5.76 $6.69 $7.28 $7.74

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Delaware ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.200 (Diesel $4.298) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 08, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Bear, DE to Wilmington 12.04 miles (19 km)

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Driving distance from Elsmere, DE to Wilmington 3.56 miles (6 km)

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Driving distance from Georgetown, DE to Wilmington 84.99 miles (137 km)

Driving distance from Glasgow, DE to Wilmington 17 miles (27 km)

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Driving distance from Middletown, DE to Wilmington 27.51 miles (44 km)

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Driving distance from Milford, DE to Wilmington 68.37 miles (110 km)

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Driving distance from New Castle, DE to Wilmington 6.51 miles (10 km)

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Driving distance from Newark, DE to Wilmington 13.55 miles (22 km)

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Driving distance from Seaford, DE to Wilmington 87.56 miles (141 km)

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Driving distance from Smyrna, DE to Wilmington 37.34 miles (60 km)

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