Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
42.3 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookside, DE
Vladislovas Sketerskis
Dover, DE
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The drive from Brookside, DE to Dover, DE covers 42.3 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Wrangle Hill Road, Sunset Lake Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.1 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 42.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 42.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Marrows Road.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 42.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Marrows Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (DE 72 / South Chapel Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Marrows Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto DE 72 / South Chapel Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brookside, DE to Dover, DE, road signs begin pointing toward Beaches along the way.
Beaches
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 29.1 mi | 33m |
| Wrangle Hill Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Sunset Lake Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| North Dupont Highway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Chapel Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Governors Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 13 Alternate | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Chestnut Hill Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brookside, DE and Dover, DE.
Start on Brookside Boulevard
Turn left onto Marrows Road
Turn right onto DE 4
Turn left onto DE 72
Continue on DE 72
Continue on DE 72
Take the ramp
Merge onto DE 1
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto US 13
Take the exit onto US 13 Alternate
Turn straight onto US 13 Alternate
Continue on US 13 Alternate
Turn left onto West Loockerman Street
Turn left onto Kings Highway
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.2 mi from Brookside, DE · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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.
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Brookside, DE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Dover, DE if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.01 one way
$14.03 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.20 | $16.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.34 | $18.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Brookside on Saturday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Dover on Saturday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
59°F
Middletown, DE
21 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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