Origin
Dover, DE
Morning in Dover on Tuesday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dover, DE to Townsend, DE
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
22.7 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Townsend, DE
Gu Bra
Trip Overview
Dover to Townsend is 22.7 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and South Dupont Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Delaware, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The drive primarily uses surface roads, making it a straightforward option for a quick local excursion. Given its brevity, this route offers a lot of flexibility for timing your departure and any potential stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 14.1 mi | 16m |
| South Dupont Parkway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Summit Bridge Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Division Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Little Creek Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Kings Highway | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| South Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 14.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover, DE and Townsend, DE.
1
Start on Kings Highway
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Highway
2
Merge onto DE 8
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Division Street
3
Continue on DE 8
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Little Creek Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward DE 1 Toll North: Wilmington
5
Merge onto DE 1 Toll
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 Toll
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 13: North Smyrna, Townsend
8
Keep slight left at fork
131 ft
·
5 sec
9
Turn left onto US 13
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South Dupont Parkway
10
Take the exit onto DE 71
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Summit Bridge Road
11
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
12
Turn left onto South Street
88 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Street
13
Arrive at destination
South Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 16.8 — 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
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward DE 1 Toll North: Wilmington
Navigation decision point
Toward DE 1 Toll North: Wilmington
4
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
16.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward US 13: North Smyrna, Townsend
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 13: North Smyrna, Townsend
5
16.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.76 one way
$7.53 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Townsend, DE
Morning in Townsend on Tuesday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
31m 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 mostly surface roads, with only 16% of the drive on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 14.1 miles on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway before transitioning. Expect more frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you move from highway segments to local streets. The surface road profile means you'll likely notice more local traffic and varied surroundings.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.1 mi on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.3 miles in near DE 8 / East Division Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 22.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
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 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.1 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Townsend, DE before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Townsend, 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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