Origin
Dover, DE
Afternoon in Dover on Friday
Local time
12:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dover, DE to Blades, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
37.7 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dover, DE
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Blades, DE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dover, DE to Blades, DE covers 37.7 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Dupont Highway, Sussex Highway, South Governors Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.5 miles on South Dupont Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 37.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 37.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Dupont Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Reed Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Dover, DE to Blades, DE is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Reed Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 13 Alternate / South Governors Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (US 13 / South Dupont Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Reed Street
Turn left onto East Reed Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 13 Alternate / South Governors Avenue
Turn left onto US 13 Alternate / South Governors Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 13 / South Dupont Highway
Merge onto US 13 / South Dupont Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
36.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Concord Road
Turn right onto Concord Road
Navigation decision point
4
37.7 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
South Market Street
Turn left onto South Market Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Dupont Highway | 20.5 mi | 25m |
| Sussex Highway | 13.6 mi | 18m |
| South Governors Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| East High Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Concord Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Reed Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kings Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Dupont Highway
— 20.5 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover, DE and Blades, DE.
1
Start on Kings Highway
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Kings Highway
2
Turn left onto East Reed Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Reed Street
3
Turn left onto US 13 Alternate
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Governors Avenue
4
Merge onto US 13
20 mi
·
25 min
·
South Dupont Highway
5
Continue on US 13
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Sussex Highway
6
Turn right onto Concord Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Concord Road
7
Continue on East High Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East High Street
8
Turn left onto South Market Street
94 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Market Street
9
Arrive at destination
South Market Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.8 mi from Dover, DE · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Dover, DE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Blades, DE
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Blades, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.25 one way
$12.50 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Blades, DE
Afternoon in Blades on Friday
Local time
12:46 PM
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
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dover, DE to Blades, DE covers 37.7 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Dupont Highway, Sussex Highway, South Governors Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.8 miles from Dover, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Dover, DE to Blades, DE is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Reed Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 13 Alternate / South Governors Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (US 13 / South Dupont Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Dover, DE to Blades, DE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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