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The Guide to Delaware State Route 12

Delaware 12 travels between the Maryland state line and Frederica by way of Felton. The state route dates to at least 1938 and remains relatively unchanged in its path since its inception into the state highway system.

Maryland 314 becomes Delaware 12 at the village of Whiteleysburg on the border. Whiteleysburg Road splits from Maryland 314 just west of the state line from State Road. The east-west roadway links the community with the town of Harrington and Delaware 14 to the southeast. Delaware 12 follows State Road briefly before turning northeasterly on Burnite Mill Road. Nine miles later Delaware 12 enters the incorporated town of Felton (pop. 784) via Main Street. Less than one mile separates the west end of town with junction U.S. 13 (Dupont Highway).

Delaware 12 becomes Midstate Road at U.S. 13 and Johnny Cake Landing Road outside of Frederica. The five mile drive between the two towns is bisected by junction Delaware 15 (Canterbury Road). In Frederica itself Delaware 12 travels Front Street and Frederica Road to its terminus at Delaware 1 (Coast Highway).

Delaware 12 Mileage Table

Western Terminus Eastern Terminus Names Mileage
Maryland state line (Maryland 314) Delaware 1 - north of Frederica Burnite Mill Road, Main Street, Midstate Road, Johnny Cake Landing Rd, Front Street, Frederica Road 16.19

2002 Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT)

  • 1,078 - Maryland state line to Road 56
  • 6,744 - Water Street to east Felton limits
  • 1,383 - Road 33 to Road 35
  • 5,235 - David Street - Road 10 (Frederica)

Delaware 12 Terminus Collection

Western terminus
The eastbound beginning occurs at the state line where Maryland 314 transitions into Delaware 12. There are no photos of the western terminus at this time. If you have one, please send me an email.
Eastern Terminus
Frederica Road represents the original path of U.S. 113 through the town of Frederica. Delaware 12 utilizes the northern half of the road from Front Street to Delaware 1. The southern half of the roadway provides access to Delaware 1 southbound for Delaware 12 eastbound motorists. Pictured here is the approach to the eastern terminus at Delaware 1 (Coast Highway); this shield assembly was removed completely with the U.S. 113 truncation. Photos taken 04/13/04 & 08/05/07.
A stop sign governs the traffic movements of Delaware 12 (Frederica Road) eastbound at Delaware 1. U.S. 113 shields remained in place as of April 2004 for Delaware 1 despite the February 2004 truncation of the route southward to Milford; however they were long gone by 2007. Photos taken 04/13/04 & 08/05/07.
Delaware 1 southbound at the eastern terminus of Delaware 12 (Frederica Road). The east-west highway serves Killens Pond State Park five miles to the southwest. Photo taken 04/13/04.
A mist hangs over the horizon on Delaware 12 westbound at the first reassurance shield. Frederica Road enters the town limits of Frederica (pop. 648) at the Pratt Branch Spring Creek crossing 1,000 feet to the south. Photo taken 04/13/04.

Delaware 12 Highway Guide

Delaware 12 Eastbound
Eastbound reassurance marker posted after the rural intersection with Delaware 15 (Canterbury Road), 2.5 miles west of Frederica. Photo taken 08/05/07.
Another in a series of eastbound Delaware 12 signs posted between Felton and Frederica. This particular shield lies near the intersection with Robbins Road, a northward leading road to Andrews Lake. Photo taken 08/05/07.
Carpenter Bridge Road joins Delaware 12 (Midstate Road) with Harrington to the southwest; the road ends at Midstate Road just outside of Frederica. Photo taken 08/05/07.
Entering the village of Felton along Delaware 12 (Front Street) eastbound. Front Street splits with David Street ahead. Photo taken 08/05/07.
Delaware 12 briefly splits into the one-way street couplet of David Street (eastbound) and Front Street (westbound) through the heart of Frederica. Photo taken 08/05/07.
Images along Delaware 12 (David Street) eastbound through Frederica. David Street intersects Market Street, possibly the original U.S. 113 alignment, before turning left onto Frederica Road. Photos taken 08/05/07.
Eastbound at the northward turn onto Frederica Road. David Street ends and Delaware 12 follows an old alignment of U.S. 113 back to Delaware 1. Frederica Road loops west through Frederica from the bypassing Delaware 1 otherwise. Photo taken 08/05/07.
Delaware 12 (Frederica Road) northbound at the split of Delaware 12 west on Front Street. Interests to Killens Pond State Park are directed westward along Delaware 12 (Midstate Road) to Scrap Tavern Road south. Photo taken 08/05/07.
Peeking out from behind a tree is the final Delaware 12 eastbound shield, posted on Frederica Road near the crossing of Spring Creek. Photo taken 08/05/07.
Delaware 12 Westbound
Delaware 12 west initially travels south along Frederica Road from Delaware 1 (Bay Road) to Front Street west in Frederica. Photo taken 08/05/07.
Crossing Spring Creek on Delaware 12 (Frederica Road) southbound and entering Frederica. Market Street splits from Frederica Road and travels parallel one block to the west. Frederica Road represents original U.S. 113 with Market Street likely representing an even older alignment. Photo taken 08/05/07.

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Page Updated September 19, 2007.
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