Origin
Dover, DE
Late night in Dover on Sunday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dover, DE to Spring Hill, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 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
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.
Dover, DE
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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 65 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
$2.69 one way
$5.37 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Spring Hill, DE
Late night in Spring Hill on Sunday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m 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?
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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