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About Dover, DE

Dover, Delaware's capital, sits in the center of the state about 45 miles south of Wilmington via Route 1 from I-95. US Route 13 runs right through town as the main drag, connecting north to Wilmington and south toward the beaches. Most out-of-state visitors take I-95 to Route 1, while regional traffic uses US 13 or Route 8 from Maryland. The city hosts Dover Air Force Base, which serves as the nation's primary military mortuary facility.

Where is Dover, DE on the map?

Dover, DE is in United States, at 39.161, -75.520 - about 38 km north-east of Greensboro, MD.

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What is the closest airport to Dover, DE?

The closest airport to Dover, DE is Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base, 8 km (about 11 min by car). Other airports nearby: Wilmington Airport.

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