Dover, Delaware to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Dover, Delaware from Philadelphia?
The distance from Dover, Delaware to Philadelphia is 58.1 miles (93.5 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located NNE of Dover, Delaware. By car, the driving distance is approximately 80.3 miles, taking about 1h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — Dover, Delaware in Delaware and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.
Coordinates come from public place data for Dover, Delaware and Philadelphia. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 19 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
- You could travel this distance about 428.6 times to circle the Earth's equator