Claymont, DE Road Trips
Sitting in the Northeast, Claymont, DE is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 41 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Claymont, DE head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
94.2 mi
Seaford, DE
Quickest Drive
14m
Wilmington, DE
Plan Around Claymont, DE
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Claymont, DE is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Claymont, DE
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Claymont, DE
Driving from Claymont, DE
The typical drive from Claymont, DE covers about 41 miles and takes around 53m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 94 miles (1h 57m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Claymont, DE include Seaford, DE (94.2 mi, 1h 57m), Newark, DE (20.7 mi, 28m), and Wilmington, DE (8 mi, 14m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in DE currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 41-mile trip from Claymont, DE, budget about $7 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Claymont, DE and 2 routes heading into Claymont, DE, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 94 miles.
The longest mapped route from Claymont, DE covers 94 miles and takes approximately 1h 57m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.
The average route from Claymont, DE runs about 41 miles with a drive time of roughly 53m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 41-mile trip from Claymont, DE costs roughly $7 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Claymont, DE include Seaford, DE, Newark, DE and Wilmington, DE. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Claymont, DE by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
9,543
Median Income
$75,808
Median Home Value
$262,900
Median Age
40.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Claymont, DE
Claymont is a town in northern Delaware. A largely blue-collar suburb of Wilmington, its borders are not clearly defined; it is generally accepted to have about 10,000 residents (2020).
Claymont is at the far eastern part of northern Delaware, a few miles and minutes from the Pennsylvania border. It largely lies between I-95 and the Delaware River, and is bisected length-wise by U.S. Route 13, more commonly known as the Philadelphia Pike. Claymont was first settled by the Dutch in the 1600s. Route 13 was constructed in the early 20th Century, and Claymont began to grow around it, with the more distant areas still being occupied by farmland. The Worth Steel Mill was opened in 1916. Most of the suburbs were built following the Second World War. Today, Claymont is struggling to remake itself. A large section of project housing has been emptied and is scheduled for demolition and replacement with apartments. Unlike much of the rest of Delaware, Claymont is fairly hilly. Philadelphia Pike dips up and down numerous times. This elevation results in some pleasant views of the Delaware River and New Jersey, and is great if the starter on your car is shot. The major natural landmark in Claymont is the Delaware River. The river starts in New York, and by the time it reaches Delaware (Claymont is the first town it comes to), it is over a mile wide and a "broad, sluggish inlet of the sea." Soon after Claymont, it becomes the Delaware Bay south of Port Penn. As indicated by its name, there is a lot of clay in the soil in Claymont. To find any, simply dig through the few inches of topsoil and you will almost probably hit Claymont clay.
The Claymont Christmas Parade Held every year on the first Saturday in December, the parade features a multitude of themes plus old cars, aqua-cars, and girls in limos. 1 Archmere Academy, 3600 Philadelphia Pike, ☏ +1 302 798-6632. 2 Block House, US Route 13. Constructed in 1654 for defense against Indians. 3 Claymont Stone School. (updated Apr 2018) 4 Darley House. (updated Apr 2018) 5 Robinson House, US Route 13. Built 1723. Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Brave the traffic and check out this monument on the median by the Cumberland Farms gas station on Governor Prinz Blvd.
Fishing in the Delaware River under several bridges on Governor Prinz Blvd. is a possible pastime. Avoid eating any fish caught in the river. Eating fish caught below Philadelphia is strongly discouraged by the Delaware Department of Public Health.
Claymont Steak Shop, 3526 Philadelphia Pike, ☏ +1 302 798-5319. Outstanding cheese steaks, cheesy fries, and lots of other munchables not meant for health food fans. Affordable and tasty. Pat's Pizza, 1815 Philadelphia Pike, ☏ +1 302 792-2800. Mr. Pasta, 1699 Philadelphia Pike. El Tapatio, 1700 Philadelphia Pike, ☏ +1 302 791-9566. Good Mexican food at decent prices.
Bar XIII Delaware, 1706 Philadelphia Pike. A rather tiny bar. Well-known for its high quality live music, mainly of the classic rock variety. A nice little place. Stanley's Tavern. A sports bar with decent food, reasonable prices, and (like all restaurants in Delaware) no indoor smoking.
Brandywine Plaza Hotel, SureStay Collection by Best Western, 630 Naamans Rd, ☏ +1 302 792-2700.
Take the appropriately labeled exit off I-95, or drive north on Route 13, more commonly known as Philadelphia Pike, from Wilmington. There are plenty of hills to park on if a pop-start is in order. Claymont is served by SEPTA via its Wilmington/Newark Line line, connecting Newark, Wilmington with Philadelphia. 1 Claymont railway station, 4500 Philadelphia Pike. (updated Jan 2024) Fly into the New Castle County Airport, either on the single commercial carrier offering flights only from Atlanta or on private or chartered plane, rent a car, and drive north on I-95 until you get to the appropriate exit. US Military personnel only: fly into the Delaware Air National Guard Base at the New Castle County Airport or Dover Air Force Base, and follow above driving directions. Look for the phonetic alphabet signal flags which spell out Fox Point State Park, swim or paddle ashore, and climb up the rocks and over the short fence into the park. Swimming here is not legal (watch out for the Coast Guard), and swimming in the Delaware River is not advised.
The Claymont SEPTA Station is located near the convergence of I-495 and I-95. Claymont is serviced by DART bus route 1. Claymont's hilly terrain can make bicycling less than pleasant. On the other hand, if you like a nice workout and don't mind heavy traffic, you could dig it.
There are several areas of Section 8 housing and apartment blocks which it may be wise to avoid. The City Steel Mill, DuPont Paint Plant, a coal power plant, plus the nearby refineries of Marcus Hook, PA, may contribute to the high rate of respiratory aliments experienced by residents. Also, several neighborhoods are occasionally covered in a dusting of fine black powder of unknown origin. Breather discretion is advised. Swimming in the Delaware River is highly discouraged by the health department. Claymont residents have a saying: If you fall in the river, you don't drown, you dissolve.
Travel tips adapted from Claymont on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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