Origin
North Star, DE
Late night in North Star on Saturday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
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Live forecast
Trip from North Star, DE to Dover, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
50.1 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Star, DE
Abraham
Dover, DE
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Star, DE to Dover, DE covers 50.1 miles and takes about 1h 8m 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, Limestone Road, Stanton Christiana Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.7 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 50.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 8m drive with frequent turns across 50.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 36.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Venus Drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Venus Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (DE 72 / Paper Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles (DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Venus Drive
Turn right onto Venus Drive
Navigation decision point
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
DE 72 / Paper Mill Road
Turn left onto DE 72 / Paper Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
19.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
19.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
45.5 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward US 13: North Dover
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 13: North Dover
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 36.7 mi | 42m |
| Limestone Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Stanton Christiana Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| North Dupont Highway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| North Star Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Paper Mill Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Governors Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 13 Alternate | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 36.7 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Star, DE and Dover, DE.
1
Start on this road
198 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Venus Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Venus Drive
3
Turn left onto North Star Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Star Road
4
Turn left onto DE 72
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Paper Mill Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto DE 7
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Limestone Road
6
Continue on DE 7
348 ft
·
8 sec
·
Limestone Road
7
Continue on DE 7; DE 4
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
8
Continue on DE 7; DE 4
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Stanton Christiana Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on DE 1; DE 7
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
26 mi
·
29 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 13: North Dover
13
Keep slight left at fork
171 ft
·
6 sec
14
Turn left onto US 13
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Dupont Highway
15
Take the exit onto US 13 Alternate
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 13 Alternate
16
Turn straight onto US 13 Alternate
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Governors Boulevard
17
Continue on US 13 Alternate
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Governors Avenue
18
Turn left onto West Loockerman Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Loockerman Street
19
Turn left onto Kings Highway
37 ft
·
1 sec
·
Kings Highway
20
Arrive at destination
Kings Highway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25 mi from North Star, DE · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from North Star, DE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dover, DE
The final approach into Dover, 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
$8.31 one way
$16.61 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.72 | $19.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Dover, DE
Late night in Dover on Saturday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
12 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 8m 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 North Star, DE to Dover, DE covers 50.1 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Limestone Road, Stanton Christiana Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25 miles from North Star, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.31 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Venus Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (DE 72 / Paper Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles (DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from North Star, DE to Dover, DE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include First State National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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