Directions to Fort DuPont
Fort DuPont in Delaware City is the satellite location for the Food Distribution Program.
Accessibility
Fort DuPont is located in Delaware City, Delaware in New Castle County. It is easily accessible from many major roads including: Route 9, Route 72, Route 1 and Route 13.
Driving Directions
- I-95 South
- Route 1 South
- Take Route 72/Delaware City exit (which is approximately 2 miles after the Route 1 and Route 13 merge)
- Turn left onto Route 72 at the light at the bottom of the exit ramp (toward Delaware City)
- Proceed on Route 72 past both the Route 72/Route 9 merge and Delaware City
- Continue through the traffic light. Delaware City Community Center will be on your left (an old school)
- After crossing small bridge,
- Bear to the right and take the first left onto Old Battery Lane (formerly Wilmington Avenue) (under the Reedy Point Bridge) and proceed onto the grounds of Fort DuPont
- OR - - Turn left at the first turn into the Fort DuPont.
- Bear to the right and take the first left onto Old Battery Lane (formerly Wilmington Avenue) (under the Reedy Point Bridge) and proceed onto the grounds of Fort DuPont
- Route 1 or Route 13 North
- Take Route 72/Delaware City exit (which is approximately 1/2 mile after crossing the Veterans Memorial Highway or St. Georges Bridges)
- Turn right onto Route 72 (toward Delaware City)
- Proceed on Route 72 past both the Route 72/Route 9 merge and Delaware City
- Continue through the traffic light. Delaware City Community Center will be on your left (an old school)
- After crossing small bridge,
- Bear to the right and take the first left onto Old Battery Lane (formerly Wilmington Avenue) (under the Reedy Point Bridge) and proceed onto the grounds of Fort DuPont
- OR - - Turn left at the first turn into the Fort DuPont.
- Bear to the right and take the first left onto Old Battery Lane (formerly Wilmington Avenue) (under the Reedy Point Bridge) and proceed onto the grounds of Fort DuPont
- I-95 North
- Take DE-896 S via Exit 1 toward Glasgow/Middletown
- Turn left onto US-40 E / Pulaski Highway
- Turn right onto Wrangle Hill Road/Route 72 East.
- Continue to follow Route 72 East (toward Delaware City)
- Proceed on Route 72 past both the Route 72/Route 9 merge and Delaware City
- Continue through the traffic light. Delaware City Community Center will be on your left (an old school)
- After crossing small bridge,
- Bear to the right and take the first Left onto Old Battery Lane (formerly Wilmington Avenue) (under the Reedy Point Bridge) and proceed onto the grounds of Fort DuPont
- OR - - Turn left at the first turn into the Fort DuPont.
- Bear to the right and take the first Left onto Old Battery Lane (formerly Wilmington Avenue) (under the Reedy Point Bridge) and proceed onto the grounds of Fort DuPont
- Route 72 East (toward Delaware City)
- Proceed on Route 72 past both the Route 72/Route 9 merge and Delaware City
- Continue through the traffic light. Delaware City Community Center will be on your left (an old school)
- After crossing small bridge,
- Bear to the right and take the first left onto Old Battery Lane (formerly Wilmington Avenue) (under the Reedy Point Bridge) and proceed onto the grounds of Fort DuPont
- OR - - Turn left at the first turn into the Fort DuPont.
- Bear to the right and take the first left onto Old Battery Lane (formerly Wilmington Avenue) (under the Reedy Point Bridge) and proceed onto the grounds of Fort DuPont
Parking
Parking is available at each of our buildings on Fort DuPont.
Building Locations
Administrative Offices
Located at 2420 Old Battery Lane (formerly Wilmington Avenue). Our office is the first white house on the right (marked Government Support Services). Building 3
Food Distribution Warehouse
After going under the Reedy Point Bridge, take your first right onto Delaware Avenue. Continue around to the back. The Warehouse will be on your left and is directly behind the Administrative Office. Building 4
