How far is Wilmington, DE from Riverview, DE?

The driving distance from Wilmington, DE to Riverview, DE is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.65 mi
01h 19m
Flight
49.75 mi
80.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.75 mi
Kilometers
80.06 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.65 mi
Kilometers
99.22 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverview
Fri, Oct 16, 3:45 PM EDT
Return by in Wilmington
Fri, Oct 16, 5:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilmington
2026-10-16T14:25
Arrive Riverview
Fri, Oct 16, 3:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilmington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Townsend
DE

Town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States

From Wilmington
30.8 mi
00h 39m
To Riverview
30.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Riverview.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Riverview.

  1. 1

    Start on North King Street

    3071 ft · 2 min · North King Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1839 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    781 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Baltimore

    2413 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Wilmington Expressway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Wilmington Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Delaware Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Delaware Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward DE 1 South, DE 7 South: Mall Road, Dover, Beaches

    2960 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches

    1.2 km · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    1518 ft · 20 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.9 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Puncheon Run Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Dupont Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · South Dupont Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Canterbury Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Canterbury Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Andrews Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Andrews Lake Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Marcel Avenue

    17 m · 3 sec · Marcel Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marcel Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington and Riverview.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
41.2 mi · 67%
South Dupont Highway
6.55 mi · 11%
Wilmington Expressway
3.8 mi · 6%
Andrews Lake Road
2.15 mi · 3%
Puncheon Run Connector
2.1 mi · 3%
Delaware Turnpike
2.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

27.9 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
49.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Townsend
00h 39m from Wilmington
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Wilmington and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Riverview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Riverview?

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km) and usually takes 01h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Townsend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Wilmington and 30.8 miles from Riverview.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.07 one way or $18.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 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 Mostly Sunny near Riverview.

Stop Ideas Near Townsend

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Townsend, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Townsend.

BUS

Dover, Delaware

31 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Newark

31 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Wilmington station

40 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Aberdeen

42 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Riverview. Straight-line distance: 49.75 mi (80.06 km).

Wilmington

#1 Wilmington

The largest city in New Castle County, Delaware.

Population70,376
Coordinates39.7459500, -75.5465900
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
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#2 Riverview

Riverview is a place in Delaware, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0265000, -75.5107600
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Wilmington (-75.54659, 39.74595)
End: Riverview (-75.51076, 39.0265)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.24 L · about $9.07
Round trip
$18.15
4.36 gal · 16.48 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.16 $9.07 $18.15
Mid-grade $4.77 $10.39 $20.79
Premium $5.07 $11.05 $22.09
Diesel $6.28 $13.69 $27.39

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Delaware · Oct 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilmington and Riverview. The current time is 14:25:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.