Origin
Elsmere, DE
Evening in Elsmere on Friday
Local time
8:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elsmere, DE to Camden, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
52.9 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elsmere, DE
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Camden, DE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Elsmere, DE to Camden, DE covers 52.9 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Dupont Road, North Maryland Avenue, East Newport Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 52.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m 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 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 52.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Dupont Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Elsmere, DE to Camden, DE is easy. At 1h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elsmere, DE to Camden, DE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Dupont Road | — | — |
| North Maryland Avenue | — | — |
| East Newport Pike | — | — |
| East Justis Street | — | — |
| North James Street | — | — |
| East Market Street | — | — |
| DE 141 South | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Dupont Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elsmere, DE and Camden, DE.
1
Start on Robert Kirkwood Highway
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Robert Kirkwood Highway
2
Turn right onto South Dupont Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dupont Road
3
Turn right onto North Maryland Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Maryland Avenue
4
Continue on East Newport Pike
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Newport Pike
5
Continue on East Justis Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Justis Street
6
Turn left onto North James Street
338 ft
·
13 sec
·
North James Street
7
Turn left onto East Market Street
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Market Street
8
Take the ramp slight right toward DE 141 South: New Castle
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
DE 141 South: New Castle
9
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Newark, Baltimore
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: Newark, Baltimore
11
Merge slight left onto Delaware Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Delaware Turnpike
12
Take the exit slight right toward DE 1 South, DE 7 South: Mall Road, Dover, Beaches
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
DE 1 South, DE 7 South: Mall Road, Dover, Beaches
13
Keep slight left to continue on DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
·
DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches
14
Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
16
Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
17
Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
18
Keep slight right to continue on Puncheon Run Connector
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Puncheon Run Connector
19
Turn left onto South Dupont Highway
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Dupont Highway
20
Turn right onto East Camden Wyoming Avenue
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
East Camden Wyoming Avenue
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.4 mi from Elsmere, DE · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Elsmere, DE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Camden, DE
The final approach into Camden, DE usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.77 one way
$17.54 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.61 | $19.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.26 | $20.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.41 | $3.39 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Camden, DE
Evening in Camden on Friday
Local time
8:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 7m 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 Elsmere, DE to Camden, DE covers 52.9 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Dupont Road, North Maryland Avenue, East Newport Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.4 miles from Elsmere, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.77 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 Elsmere, DE to Camden, DE is easy. At 1h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elsmere, DE to Camden, DE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Elsmere, DE to Camden, 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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