How far is Wilmington Manor, DE from Elsmere, DE?
The driving distance from Wilmington Manor, DE to Elsmere, DE is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.7 miles (6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington Manor and Elsmere.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington Manor and Elsmere.
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Start on North Dupont Highway
62 m · 6 sec · North Dupont Highway
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Turn right onto East Van Buren Avenue
40 m · 8 sec · East Van Buren Avenue
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Turn right
79 m · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Roosevelt Avenue
42 m · 8 sec · East Roosevelt Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
53 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Dupont Highway
1169 ft · 22 sec · North Dupont Highway
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Take the exit straight
598 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
115 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto DE 141 North: Newport
889 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Basin Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · West Basin Road
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 2: Elsmere, Newark
140 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on DE 2 East: Elsmere
1689 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto Kirkwood Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Kirkwood Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Robert Kirkwood Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington Manor and Elsmere.
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.
West Basin Road
Merge slight left onto West Basin Road
3.93 mi · 00h 06m
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 Manor and Chance Rain Showers near Elsmere.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington Manor to Elsmere?
The road trip is about 6.1 miles (9.8 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?
Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Wilmington Manor and 3 miles from Elsmere.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.7 miles (6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 $0.90 one way or $1.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wilmington Manor and Chance Rain Showers near Elsmere.
Stop Ideas Near Newport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
City of Wilmington
Newport Town Administration
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newport.
Wilmington station
Newark
Downingtown
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington Manor and Elsmere. Straight-line distance: 3.7 mi (5.95 km).
#1 Wilmington Manor
Census-designated place in Delaware
| Population | 7,889 |
| Coordinates | 39.6867800, -75.5843700 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elsmere
Town in Delaware
| Population | 5,761 |
| Coordinates | 39.7392800, -75.5979800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elsmere (-75.59798, 39.73928)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.90 | $1.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.01 | $2.02 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.09 | $2.18 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.32 | $2.63 |
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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