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Trip from Dover, DE to Spring Hill, DE

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

23m

Distance

16.2 mi

26 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Kent County, Delaware, United States, and capital city of Delaware

Dover, DE

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Downtown Spring Hill, DE, DE

Spring Hill, DE

Jan van der Wolf

Trip Overview

Dover to Spring Hill is 16.2 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Bay Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Delaware, making it a convenient local drive. Expect a straightforward journey with minimal highway driving, ideal for a quick excursion. Given its brevity, this route is best suited for a single-day trip with plenty of time for other activities.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Bay Road 12.8 mi 17m
South Bay Road 1.3 mi 1m
East Division Street 0.4 mi <1m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway 0.4 mi <1m
Kings Highway 0.3 mi 1m
South Dupont Highway 0.2 mi <1m
Spring Hill Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Bay Road — 12.8 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dover, DE and Spring Hill, DE.

1

Start on Kings Highway

0.3 mi · 1 min · Kings Highway
2

Merge onto DE 8

0.4 mi · 35 sec · East Division Street
3

Turn right onto US 13

0.2 mi · 31 sec · South Dupont Highway
4

Keep slight left at fork onto South Bay Road

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Bay Road
5

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward DE 1 South: Dover AFB, Beaches
6

Merge onto DE 1

0.4 mi · 30 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7

Continue on DE 1

13 mi · 17 min · Bay Road
8

Turn left onto Spring Hill Road

272 ft · 7 sec · Spring Hill Road
9

Arrive at destination

Spring Hill Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 16.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | DE 8 / East Division Street

Merge onto DE 8 / East Division Street

Merge point - match speed before joining

3
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 13 / South Dupont Highway

Turn right onto US 13 / South Dupont Highway

Navigation decision point

4
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | South Bay Road

Keep slight left at fork onto South Bay Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward DE 1 South: Dover AFB, Beaches

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward DE 1 South: Dover AFB, Beaches
4
16.1 mi into trip | ~22m in | Spring Hill Road

Turn left onto Spring Hill Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.58 one way

$5.17 round trip

$4.05/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $2.86 $5.72
premium $4.81 $3.07 $6.13
diesel $4.80 $3.06 $6.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.9 0 $1.70 $0.78
Efficient EV 4.1 0 $1.42 $0.65
EV Truck/SUV 6.5 0 $2.27 $1.04

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Jul 13, 2026

Origin

Dover, DE

Night in Dover on Saturday

Local time

9:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Sunny

SE 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 2:45PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Extreme Heat Watch

Extreme Heat Watch issued July 13 at 2:45PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Spring Hill, DE

Night in Spring Hill on Saturday

Local time

9:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Sunny

SE 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 2:45PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Extreme Heat Watch

Extreme Heat Watch issued July 13 at 2:45PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

23m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' indicating frequent turns and a less direct path. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local roads for the entire 16.2 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 12.8 miles on Bay Road, offering a brief period of consistent driving before more turns. Prepare for a more engaged driving experience, as you'll be managing various road segments and intersections throughout the journey.

Only 0% 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: 12.8 mi on Bay Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near DE 8 / East Division Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.2 miles you will encounter 6 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 0.3 miles (DE 8 / East Division Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 0.7 miles (US 13 / South Dupont Highway): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (South Bay Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

47 ft 2 ft

Total Climb

64 ft

Total Descent

79 ft

Highest Point

47 ft

~3.5 mi in

Elevation Range

45 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Dover, DE to Spring Hill, DE, road signs begin pointing toward Beaches along the way.

Beaches

2.3 mi in | ~4m

About the Cities

Starting in Dover, DE

Full guide →

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

  • • Old Statehouse — building in Delaware, United States
  • • Dover Green Historic District — historic district in Dover, Delaware, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on Bay Road. 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: at 0.3 miles (DE 8 / East Division Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 0.7 miles (US 13 / South Dupont Highway): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (South Bay Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spring Hill, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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