Danville, Virginia to Dover, Delaware: Road Trip Guide & Distance

275.9 miles 444 km · straight line
344.9 miles estimated 555 km · driving distance
6h 56min estimated drive time
$33 - $41 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
49° NE bearing direction

How far is Danville, Virginia from Dover, Delaware?

The distance from Danville, Virginia to Dover, Delaware is 275.9 miles (444 km) as the crow flies. Dover, Delaware is located NE of Danville, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 344.9 miles, taking about 6h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Danville, Virginia in Virginia and Dover, Delaware in Delaware.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Danville, Virginia 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.

How to Get from Danville, Virginia to Dover, Delaware

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 56min $33 - $41 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 19min $28–$52* Budget
Train ~6h 35min $41–$121* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Danville, Virginia & Dover, Delaware

Quick Facts

Danville, Virginia
36.59°N, 79.39°W
America/New_York
162m elevation
Dover, Delaware
39.16°N, 75.52°W
America/New_York
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 92 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 90.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients