Cape Cod to Dover, Delaware: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cape Cod from Dover, Delaware?

The distance from Cape Cod to Dover, Delaware is 325.1 miles (523.2 km) as the crow flies. Dover, Delaware is located WSW of Cape Cod. By car, the driving distance is approximately 390.1 miles, taking about 7h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Cape Cod in Massachusetts and Dover, Delaware in Delaware.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cape Cod and Dover, Delaware. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.