Road Information

Interstate 95 in Delaware    
Total Mileage in State: 23 miles
Northern End: At Pennsylvania state line
Southern End: At Maryland state line
Mileage covered in Photos: 23 miles
Counties covered in Photos: New Castle
Major Junctions in Photos: I-295, near Newport
I-495, near Newport
US 202, in Wilmington 
Control Cities in Photos: Newark, Newport, Wilmington, Claymont

Northbound

   

Delaware welcome sign on Interstate 95 North as it enters the First State from Maryland.  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Speed limit sign on Interstate 95 North upon entering Delaware. The speed limit on I-95 North from the Maryland border to the junction of Interstate 495 was 55 mph at the time this picture was taken. However, as of May 2015, Delaware raised the speed limit on this stretch to 65 mph. This also marks the beginning of the Delaware Turnpike, heading north.  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Interstate 95 North approaching the lane split for the toll plaza ahead. EZ Pass tag holders should be in the middle and left lanes, while cash customers can remain in either the right or middle lanes.  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Interstate 95 North at the lane split for the toll plaza, which lies 1 mile ahead. At the time this picture was taken, cash customers in cars pay a toll of $4.00.  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

The speed limit drops to 40 mph as you approach the toll plaza in the cash lanes.  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

View as you approach the toll plaza.  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

A closer view of the Delaware Turnpike's northbound toll plaza.  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Take Exit 1 to the University of Delaware Campus and Stadium.  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Interstate 95 North at Exit 1: DE 896 - Newark / Middletown  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Interstate 95 North shield located near mile marker 3.  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Another speed limit sign on Interstate 95 North. To reiterate, as of May 2015, the speed limit was raised to 65 mph through this stretch from the Maryland border to the juncton of Interstate 495, but it was still 55 mph at the time this picture was taken.  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Mileage sign on Interstate 95 North. It's 12 miles to the Delaware Memorial Bridge, which crosses the Delaware River into New Jersey. Meanwhile, it's 14 miles to Wilmington and 42 miles to Philadelphia on Interstate 95 North.  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Take Exit 4B to Delaware Park.  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Interstate 95 North: Road view from mile marker 4.  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Interstate 95 North at the Delaware Welcome Center, which you will have to keep to the left to access.  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Interstate 95 North at Exit 3A: DE 273 East - Dover  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Interstate 95 North at Exit 3B: DE 273 West - Newark  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Take Exit 4A to Dover and the Delaware Beaches. Use Exit 4B to Stanton.  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Interstate 95 North approaching Exits 4A-B - 1/2 mile.  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Interstate 95 North at Exits 4A-B: DE 1 / DE 7 / DE 58 - Churchmans Crossing / Mall Road / Dover  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Interstate 95 North approaching the junction of Interstate 295 - 1 mile.  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Interstate 95 North at Exit 5A: DE 141 South - New Castle  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Interstate 95 North approaching the junction of Interstate 295 - 1/2 mile. Stay in the right two lanes to go onto I-295 North.  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Interstate 95 North at the junction of Interstate 295: New Jersey Turnpike / Delaware Memorial Bridge / NY-NJ. Also, stay to the right onto Interstate 295 North to access Exit 5B: DE 141 North - Newport.  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Interstate 95 North approaching the junction of Interstate 495 North - 3/4 mile.  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Interstate 95 North at the junction of Interstate 495 North: Port of Wilmington / Philadelphia  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Interstate 95 North shield.  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Take Exit 6 to Daniel S. Frawley Stadium.  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Interstate 95 North: Road view from mile marker 13, as you approach the downtown Wilmington area.  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Sign listing the distances to the upcoming Wilmington exits off Interstate 95 North.  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Interstate 95 North at Exit 6: DE 4 - M.L. King Jr Blvd / Maryland Ave  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Interstate 95 North at Exit 7: DE 52 - Delaware Ave  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Interstate 95 North at Exit 8: US 202 (Concord Pike) - Wilmington / West Chester  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Mileage sign on Interstate 95 North. It's 9 miles to Chester and 27 miles to Philadelphia.  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Take Exit 9 to Bellevue State Park.  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Interstate 95 North at Exit 9: DE 3 - Marsh Rd  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Interstate 95 North: Road view from mile marker 20.  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Exit 10 ahead provides no re-entry to Interstate 95 North.  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Interstate 95 North at Exit 10: Harvey Rd  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

One last Interstate 95 North shield.  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Take Exit 11 to Claymont.  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Interstate 95 North at Exit 11: DE 92 - Naamans Rd  (Photo taken 4/11/15).

Interstate 95 North as it approaches the Pennsylvania border.  (Photo taken 4/11/15).