How far is Wilmington, DE from Edgemoor, DE?
The driving distance from Wilmington, DE to Edgemoor, DE is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.5 miles (4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Edgemoor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Edgemoor.
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Start on North King Street
86 m · 17 sec · North King Street
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
88 m · 18 sec · East 10th Street
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Turn left onto North French Street
115 m · 17 sec · North French Street
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Turn right onto East 11th Street
2203 ft · 1 min · East 11th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Church Street
60 m · 7 sec · North Church Street
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Continue on Northeast Boulevard
1.5 km · 3 min · Northeast Boulevard
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Continue on Governor Printz Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Governor Printz Boulevard
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Turn right onto Edgemoor Road
968 ft · 24 sec · Edgemoor Road
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Turn right onto Hay Road
1441 ft · 51 sec · Hay Road
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Turn left
2342 ft · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ellerslie Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Edgemoor.
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.
Governor Printz Boulevard
Continue on Governor Printz Boulevard
1.12 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Wilmington and Chance Rain Showers near Edgemoor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Edgemoor?
The road trip is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Bellefonte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.8 miles from Wilmington and 1.8 miles from Edgemoor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.5 miles (4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.53 one way or $1.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wilmington and Chance Rain Showers near Edgemoor.
Stop Ideas Near Bellefonte
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 Bellefonte.
Wilmington station
Newark
Exton
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Edgemoor. Straight-line distance: 2.51 mi (4.04 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 Edgemoor
Census designated place
| Population | 5,677 |
| Coordinates | 39.7501100, -75.4996400 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edgemoor (-75.49964, 39.75011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 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 | $0.53 | $1.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.60 | $1.20 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.64 | $1.29 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.78 | $1.55 |
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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