How far is Dover, DE from Wilmington, DE?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Dover and Wilmington is 40.63 miles (65.39 km).
Flight distance from Dover, DE to Wilmington, DE is 40.63 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Dover, Delaware to Wilmington, Delaware is: 51.63 miles (83.08 km) by car.
Driving from Dover to Wilmington will take approximately 00 hours 53 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 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 |
Ending point in Wilmington: North King Street (-75.546511,39.745918)
Estimated Travel Time Between Dover and Wilmington
The distance between Dover and Wilmington is 83 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 55 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 Dover and Wilmington. The current time is 08:55:17.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 17 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 44 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 41 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 6.9 liters (1.82 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Dover and Wilmington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Dover to Wilmington is $5.83 (diesel $7.83).
Delaware gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.2 | $3.71 | $4.04 | $4.3 |
| Total | $5.83 | $6.76 | $7.37 | $7.83 |
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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Dover and Wilmington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
