Origin
Blades, DE
Night in Blades on Saturday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blades, DE to Dover, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
37.4 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blades, DE
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Dover, DE
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Trip Overview
This 37.4-mile drive from Blades to Dover, Delaware, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 49 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with about 6% of the journey on highways, making it a turn-heavy local experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $6, this short trip is budget-friendly. Since there are no designated stops and the drive is relatively quick, it’s perfect for a spontaneous outing or an easy addition to a larger travel plan within the Northeast region. You'll find this route offers a straightforward connection between these two Delaware towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Dupont Highway | 20.5 mi | 24m |
| Sussex Highway | 13.6 mi | 18m |
| US 13 Alternate | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| East High Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Concord Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Loockerman Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kings Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Dupont Highway
— 20.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blades, DE and Dover, DE.
1
Start on South Market Street
94 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Market Street
2
Turn right onto East High Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
East High Street
3
Continue on Concord Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Concord Road
4
Turn left onto US 13; DE 20
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Sussex Highway
5
Continue on US 13
21 mi
·
24 min
·
South Dupont Highway
6
Take the exit onto US 13 Alternate
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 13 Alternate
7
Turn right onto West Loockerman Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Loockerman Street
8
Turn left onto Kings Highway
37 ft
·
1 sec
·
Kings Highway
9
Arrive at destination
Kings Highway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Blades, DE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 37.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East High Street
Turn right onto East High Street
Navigation decision point
3
35.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
US 13 Alternate
Take the exit onto US 13 Alternate
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
37.3 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
West Loockerman Street
Turn right onto West Loockerman Street
Navigation decision point
4
37.4 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Kings Highway
Turn left onto Kings Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.20 one way
$12.40 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.25 | $14.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Dover, DE
Night in Dover on Saturday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 37.4-mile journey. You'll be on roads like South Dupont Highway and Sussex Highway, with only a small portion (6%) on higher-speed highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is about 20.5 miles on South Dupont Highway. This means you'll be engaging with local traffic and frequent intersections rather than cruising on an open interstate. The road character remains consistent, focusing on efficient local transit rather than scenic views.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.5 mi on South Dupont Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East High Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Blades, DE to Dover, DE is easy. At 49m with 6% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East High Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.1 miles (US 13 Alternate): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 37.3 miles (West Loockerman Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 37.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.5 miles on South Dupont Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East High Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.1 miles (US 13 Alternate): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 37.3 miles (West Loockerman Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dover, DE before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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