Origin
Elsmere, DE
Morning in Elsmere on Friday
Local time
9:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elsmere, DE to Felton, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
60.7 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
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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Felton, DE
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Elsmere to Felton, you are looking at a straightforward 60.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 16 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to handle in one go without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, South Dupont Highway, and the Puncheon Run Connector. Budgeting approximately $10 for fuel should cover your needs for this Northeast corridor drive. Because both ends of the trip reside within Delaware, you will remain in a familiar regional setting throughout the transit.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 60.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m 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 turn-heavy local drive that transitions through various road types rather than a monotonous interstate grind. While the route includes a 41.2-mile stretch on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, only 4% of the total distance is classified as highway driving. This makes the experience feel more integrated with the local landscape as you move away from the busier northern areas. You will find that the character of the road shifts as you navigate the connections between the major arteries. It is a practical drive that demands your attention at turns rather than allowing for long periods of high-speed cruising.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
99 ft
14 ft
Total Climb
138 ft
Total Descent
180 ft
Highest Point
99 ft
Elevation Range
85 ft
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 Felton, DE is easy. At 1h 16m 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 Felton, 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 Felton, 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
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
South Dupont Highway
20
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
East Main Street
21
Turn left
157 ft
·
11 sec
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.3 mi from Elsmere, DE · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Elsmere, DE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Felton, DE
The final approach into Felton, 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
$10.06 one way
$20.13 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.02 | $22.04 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.40 | $26.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.50 | $3.88 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Felton, DE
Morning in Felton on Friday
Local time
9:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Clear
NE 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
59°F
Middletown, DE
30 mi in
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
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 16m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Elsmere, DE to Felton, DE covers 60.7 miles and takes about 1h 16m 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 30.3 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 $10.06 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 Felton, DE is easy. At 1h 16m 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 Felton, DE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Elsmere, DE to Felton, DE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 14 ft to 99 ft elevation with about 138 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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