Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
53.5 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dover, DE
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Greenville, DE
Alex Borelli
This 53.5-mile drive from Dover to Greenville, Delaware, is a manageable 1-hour and 9-minute journey. It's perfectly suited as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The route primarily utilizes the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and Delaware Turnpike, with a smaller portion on US 202. Expect a fuel cost of around $9 for this trip. Given its relatively short distance and straightforward path through the Northeast region, this drive offers a convenient way to travel between these two Delaware locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 40.6 mi | 47m |
| US 202 | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Delaware Turnpike | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| East Division Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Little Creek Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Kennett Pike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Kings Highway | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 43 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
6 AM
~7,239 veh/hr typical · worst 8,369
Quietest
1 AM
~818 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 46 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Dover, DE and Greenville, DE.
Start on Kings Highway
Merge onto DE 8
Continue on DE 8
Take the ramp
Merge onto DE 1 Toll
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 Toll
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on US 202; DE 141
Take the exit
Turn straight onto DE 52
Continue on Kennett Pike
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Dover, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 37.8 and 46.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway toward DE 1 North: Wilmington, Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Wilmington, Philadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / Delaware Turnpike toward I 295, NJTP: Delaware Memorial Bridge, New York, New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward DE 141 North: Newport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward DE 141 North: Newport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$9.46 one way
$18.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $10.36 | $20.73 |
| premium | $5.24 | $11.05 | $22.09 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $11.27 | $22.54 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Dover on Wednesday
Local time
3:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Greenville on Wednesday
Local time
3:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route has a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll navigate a fair number of intersections and changes in direction. While 15% of the drive is on highways, the majority involves local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 40.6 miles on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience, transitioning between faster highway segments and more involved local road navigation as you progress towards Greenville.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 37.8 miles in near DE 1 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 37.8 miles (DE 1 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46 miles (I 295 / Delaware Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
326 ft
Total Descent
96 ft
Highest Point
259 ft
~53.5 mi in
Elevation Range
247 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dover, DE and Greenville, DE, road signs point toward Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York and New Jersey.
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
New Jersey
Founded 1683
Dover is the capital of Delaware. It is in the central part of the state in Kent County, approximately midway between Wilmington and Rehoboth Beach. Dover is home to several historic sites and recreational areas are nearby.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 53.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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