How far is Wilmington, DE from Dover, DE?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Wilmington and Dover is 40.63 miles (65.39 km).
Flight distance from Wilmington, DE to Dover, DE is 40.63 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Wilmington, Delaware to Dover, Delaware is: 51.03 miles (82.13 km) by car.
Driving from Wilmington to Dover will take approximately 00 hours 52 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 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 |
Ending point in Dover: Kings Highway (-75.524406,39.158185)
Estimated Travel Time Between Wilmington and Dover
The distance between Wilmington and Dover is 82 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 54 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 Wilmington and Dover. The current time is 03:07:58.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 42 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 16 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 43 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 40 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 6.82 liters (1.8 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wilmington and Dover.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wilmington to Dover is $5.76 (diesel $7.74).
Delaware gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.2 | $3.71 | $4.04 | $4.3 |
| Total | $5.76 | $6.69 | $7.28 | $7.74 |
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 Wilmington and Dover (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
Driving distance from Glasgow, DE to Wilmington 17 miles (27 km)
Driving distance from Pike Creek Valley, DE to Wilmington 13.7 miles (22 km)
