Delaware road trips
Best Road Trips in Delaware
20 popular Delaware drives with distance, driving time, EV-friendliness and gas cost at the state's estimated $3.10/gal.
Editor's picks
Top Delaware Drives Right Now
Curated short-distance Delaware routes — the most popular, lowest-cost picks.
Our Delaware road trip ranking method
Routes are ranked by traveler popularity between Delaware metros and major destinations, with distance, driving time and current $3.10/gal fuel cost calculated for every drive.
- Distance: city-center to city-center with a 1.18× road-curvature factor.
- Fuel cost: 28 MPG baseline × $3.10/gal Delaware regular.
- Popularity: traveler-intent signals between major Delaware origins and destinations.
- EV practicality: regional DC fast-charging coverage flagged per route.
Wilmington → Miami
The headline Delaware road trip — 1183 miles, about 19.1 hours of driving and roughly $131 in gas at $3.10/gal.
More top Delaware drives (19)
Portland → Wilmington
454 mi · ~7.3 h · ~$50 gas
Open tripBurlington → Wilmington
412 mi · ~6.6 h · ~$46 gas
Open tripManchester → Wilmington
364 mi · ~5.9 h · ~$40 gas
Open tripBoston → Wilmington
349 mi · ~5.6 h · ~$39 gas
Open tripBuffalo → Wilmington
328 mi · ~5.3 h · ~$36 gas
Open tripProvidence → Wilmington
307 mi · ~5.0 h · ~$34 gas
Open tripRochester → Wilmington
306 mi · ~4.9 h · ~$34 gas
Open tripPittsburgh → Wilmington
283 mi · ~4.6 h · ~$31 gas
Open tripWilmington → Syracuse
272 mi · ~4.4 h · ~$30 gas
Open tripAlbany → Wilmington
261 mi · ~4.2 h · ~$29 gas
Open tripHartford → Wilmington
242 mi · ~3.9 h · ~$27 gas
Open tripWilmington → Scranton
136 mi · ~2.2 h · ~$15 gas
Open tripNew York → Wilmington
124 mi · ~2.0 h · ~$14 gas
Open tripNewark → Wilmington
118 mi · ~1.9 h · ~$13 gas
Open tripWashington → Wilmington
116 mi · ~1.9 h · ~$13 gas
Open tripHarrisburg → Wilmington
94 mi · ~1.5 h · ~$10 gas
Open tripAtlantic City → Wilmington
77 mi · ~1.2 h · ~$9 gas
Open tripBaltimore → Wilmington
76 mi · ~1.2 h · ~$8 gas
Open tripPhiladelphia → Wilmington
29 mi · ~0.5 h · ~$3 gas
Open tripBest driving cost routes in Delaware
Top Delaware road trips with gas, distance and driving time at the state's estimated $3.10/gal.
Cheapest Delaware road trips
Short, low-fuel-cost drives — great for a weekend trip from Delaware.
Long-distance road trips from Delaware
500+ mile drives for cross-country and multi-day road trip planning.
Drives in neighboring states
Cross-state routes near Delaware — Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania.
Gas prices in Delaware
Estimated regular at $3.10/gal · premium $3.75 · diesel $3.55.
Best vehicles for Delaware drivers
- Best hybridToyota Prius57 MPG
- Best EVLucid Air134 MPGe
- Best SUVNissan Rogue33 MPG
- Best truckFord Maverick26 MPG
Commute cost in Delaware
Daily driving cost estimates for major Delaware-area cities.
EV vs gas in Delaware
Compare driving cost of an EV vs a gas car for Delaware trips and commutes.
Neighboring state road trip hubs
FAQ
What's the best time of year for a Delaware road trip?
Spring and fall typically offer the most comfortable driving weather across most of Delaware. Coastal and southern routes are pleasant year-round; mountain routes are best between late spring and early fall.
How much does a Delaware road trip cost in fuel?
At Delaware's estimated $3.10/gal and 28 MPG, expect roughly $11.07 per 100 miles. Each route below includes a detailed estimate.
Is Delaware EV-friendly for road trips?
Yes — most popular Delaware routes have solid DC fast-charging coverage. Check our EV-friendly routes collection for the strongest picks.
How accurate are these distances?
Distances are calculated from city centers using a road-curvature factor of about 1.18 over straight-line distance. Real-world mileage varies by route choice and traffic.