Origin
Smyrna, DE
Late night in Smyrna on Tuesday
Local time
5:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smyrna, DE to Dover, 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
18m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smyrna, DE
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Dover, DE
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Smyrna and Dover, this 11.4-mile trip is an efficient way to navigate Delaware’s Northeast region. You can expect to spend about 18 minutes on the road, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. With a total fuel cost of only $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly commute that requires no overnight stops. Because the route is so short, you have complete flexibility to plan your day without worrying about travel fatigue. It serves as a straightforward connection between these two Delaware locales, prioritizing speed and ease over a leisurely pace.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Dupont Highway | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| South Dupont Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| North Governors Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 13 Alternate | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Governors Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Loockerman Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East South Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Dupont Highway
— 5.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna, DE and Dover, DE.
1
Start on East South Street
44 ft
·
8 sec
·
East South Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Merge onto US 13
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South Dupont Boulevard
4
Continue on US 13
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
North Dupont Highway
5
Take the exit onto US 13 Alternate
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 13 Alternate
6
Turn straight onto US 13 Alternate
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Governors Boulevard
7
Continue on US 13 Alternate
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Governors Avenue
8
Turn left onto West Loockerman Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Loockerman Street
9
Turn left onto Kings Highway
37 ft
·
1 sec
·
Kings Highway
10
Arrive at destination
Kings Highway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 13 / South Dupont Boulevard
Merge onto US 13 / South Dupont Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
9.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 13 Alternate
Take the exit onto US 13 Alternate
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
11.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
West Loockerman Street
Turn left onto West Loockerman Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Kings Highway
Turn left onto Kings Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.89 one way
$3.78 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Late night in Dover on Tuesday
Local time
5:08 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
18m 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 that transitions through several key corridors, including North Dupont Highway, South Dupont Boulevard, and North Governors Avenue. Only 6 miles of this 11.4-mile journey are spent on highways, meaning the majority of your time is spent navigating local roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch lasts for 5.4 miles on North Dupont Highway, providing a brief period of steady cruising before you transition back into local traffic. The personality of this drive is functional and practical, requiring you to stay alert through the various turns rather than settling into a monotonous interstate rhythm.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on North Dupont Highway.
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 early in the drive near South Main Street.
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 18m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 13 / South Dupont Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 9.5 miles (US 13 Alternate): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on North Dupont Highway. 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: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 13 / South Dupont Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 9.5 miles (US 13 Alternate): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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