Origin
Georgetown, DE
Night in Georgetown on Saturday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Georgetown, 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
53m
Distance
36.1 mi
58 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 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Georgetown, DE
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Dover, DE
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Trip Overview
This quick 36.2-mile drive from Georgetown to Dover, Delaware, will take you about 43 minutes to complete. Designed as a single-day trip, it offers a straightforward journey through the Northeast region of the US, staying within Delaware. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $6, this route is budget-friendly. The main roads you'll encounter are North Bedford Street and Dupont Boulevard, suggesting a local feel rather than an interstate experience. Plan for a direct and efficient trip, as there are no recommended stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dupont Boulevard | 29.2 mi | 40m |
| South Bay Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| DuPont Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| North Bedford Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| East Loockerman Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Loockerman Plaza | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Dupont Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| The Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dupont Boulevard
— 29.2 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, DE and Dover, DE.
1
Start on US 9; DE 404
234 ft
·
9 sec
·
The Circle
2
Continue on DE 18; DE 404
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bedford Street
3
Take the exit
180 ft
·
4 sec
4
Continue on North Bedford Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bedford Street
5
Merge onto US 113
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Dupont Boulevard
6
Continue on US 113
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
DuPont Boulevard
7
Continue on US 113
23 mi
·
31 min
·
Dupont Boulevard
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward DE 10: Dover, Camden
9
Continue on South Bay Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Bay Road
10
Merge onto US 13
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Dupont Highway
11
Turn left onto East Loockerman Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Loockerman Street
12
Continue on Loockerman Plaza
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Loockerman Plaza
13
Turn sharp right onto Kings Highway
37 ft
·
1 sec
·
Kings Highway
14
Arrive at destination
Kings Highway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Georgetown, 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
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 36.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 113 / Dupont Boulevard
Merge onto US 113 / Dupont Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
32.8 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward DE 10: Dover, Camden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward DE 10: Dover, Camden
3
35.3 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
US 13 / South Dupont Highway
Merge onto US 13 / South Dupont Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
36.1 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
Kings Highway
Turn sharp right onto Kings Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.98 one way
$11.97 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.55 | $13.11 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 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 | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
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
63°F
Spring Hill, DE
18 mi in
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
53m 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 this 36.2-mile trip. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating primarily on local roads, including North Bedford Street and Dupont Boulevard. The absence of a longest uninterrupted stretch indicates frequent intersections and changes in direction. This kind of drive requires your attention to navigation and traffic signals, offering a connected experience with the towns you pass through rather than open highway cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.2 mi on Dupont Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 1.5 miles (US 113 / Dupont Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 32.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Georgetown, DE to Dover, DE, road signs begin pointing toward Camden along the way.
Camden
32.8 mi in
|
~47m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 36.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.2 miles on Dupont Boulevard. 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 0.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 1.5 miles (US 113 / Dupont Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 32.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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