How far is Wilmington, DE from Greenville, DE?
The driving distance from Wilmington, DE to Greenville, DE is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.
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 in Delaware
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Greenville.
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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
142 m · 19 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn left onto West 12th Street
927 ft · 34 sec · West 12th Street
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Continue on Delaware Avenue
1259 ft · 47 sec · Delaware Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on Kennett Pike
1.5 mi · 3 min · Kennett Pike
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Continue on Kennett Pike
5 m · 1 sec · Kennett Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kennett Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Greenville.
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.
Pennsylvania Avenue
Turn slight left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1.47 mi · 00h 04m
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 then Partly Sunny leaving Wilmington and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Greenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Greenville?
The road trip is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Elsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.9 miles from Wilmington and 1.9 miles from Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.54 one way or $1.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Wilmington and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Greenville.
Stop Ideas Near Elsmere
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 Elsmere.
Wilmington station
Newark
Downingtown
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 3.57 mi (5.75 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 Greenville
Greenville is a place in Delaware, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7790000, -75.5982600 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenville (-75.59826, 39.779)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.16 | $0.54 | $1.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $0.62 | $1.24 |
| Premium | $5.07 | $0.66 | $1.32 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $0.82 | $1.63 |
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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