How far is Hockessin, DE from Wilmington, DE?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Hockessin and Wilmington is 8.47 miles (13.63 km).

Flight distance from Hockessin, DE to Wilmington, DE is 8.47 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Hockessin, Delaware to Wilmington, Delaware is: 9.94 miles (16 km) by car.

Driving from Hockessin to Wilmington will take approximately 00 hours 21 minutes.

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#1 Hockessin

Census designated place

Population 13527
GPS Coordinates 39°47'15"N 75°41'48"W
Latitude 39.7876100
Longitude -75.6966000
Altitude 78
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Hockessin and Wilmington

The distance between Hockessin and Wilmington is 16 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 10 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 Hockessin and Wilmington. The current time is 22:26:11.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 19 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 11 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 09 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 08 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 07 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 07 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.33 liters (0.35 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Hockessin and Wilmington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Hockessin to Wilmington is $1.12 (diesel $1.51).

Delaware gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.2 $3.71 $4.04 $4.3
Total $1.12 $1.3 $1.42 $1.51

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 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Hockessin and Wilmington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Dover, DE to Hockessin 52.73 miles (85 km)

Driving distance from Glasgow, DE to Hockessin 15.89 miles (26 km)

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Driving distance from New Castle, DE to Hockessin 12.13 miles (20 km)

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Driving distance from Newark, DE to Hockessin 8.93 miles (14 km)

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