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Delaware lies in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic Region, directly on the Interstate 95 corridor and a short drive away from New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. That central location ensures an easy-toreach trip via car, plane, train, or bus, and makes Delaware a convenient gateway to many East Coast destinations. Travelers on the New Jersey and Pennsylvania turnpikes can easily access the state, and there is even a vehicle ferry that connects Cape May, N.J. and Lewes, Del.
Enjoy the Cape May-Lewes Ferry.
Heading to Delaware from Jersey or NYC? Simply drive your car onboard and settle in with some beverages and snacks for a picturesque voyage across the Delaware Bay. Foot and bicycle passenger rates are also available.
Download the DelDOT mobile app for up-to-date information on roadways.
From monitoring flow of traffic to where snow plows are located, this app will help ease your travel. For extra moments of discovery, try traveling Delaware’s Scenic Byways. From rolling countryside to bayside, your drive will be surrounded by unique landscapes.
Plan accordingly if you are commuting during these popular drive times:
• Commuters heading into Wilmington and Philadelphia during the work week in northern Delaware
• During the summer, Saturday morning check-out times for rentals and hotels in southern Delaware
• Route 1/Coastal Highway from Memorial Day through Labor Day in Delaware’s beach communities
When parking at the Delaware beaches, be sure to download ParkMobile, a smartphone app that allows visitors to pay for parking from the palm of their hand.
Park for free and let the Beach Bus do the driving! The Lewes Transit Center is a comfortable and affordable way to explore the beaches. Head to the DART website for details on schedules and fares.
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI): 800-I FLY BWI
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): 800-PHL-GATE
Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA): 703-417-8000
Wilmington Airport (ILG): 855-FLY-ILG5 (855-359-4545)
Amtrak (WIL): 800-USA-RAIL (800-872-7245)
SEPTA (Regional Rail): 215-580-7800
Greyhound: 800-231-2222
DART First State: 800- 652-DART (3278)
Delaware Express: 302-454-7800
Delmarva Transportation: 877-769-7433
Cape May-Lewes Ferry: 800-643-3779
Wilmington to Winterthur mansion: 6 miles
Rehoboth Beach to Bethany Beach: 13.4 miles
Cape May, N.J. to Lewes: 19 miles by ferry, 175 miles by car
Wilmington to Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk: 92.3 miles
Wilmington to Dover: 48.7 miles
Top of state to bottom: About 117 miles by car
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