The narrow corridor where Delaware meets Maryland is dotted with small towns, farms and shoreline communities that reveal how state lines shape daily life. Whether you’re planning a route, studying local history, or checking property boundaries, a quick list makes the geography easier to grasp.
There are 12 Delaware – Maryland Bordering Towns, ranging from Bishopville to Whitesville. For each town the data is organized as Country, State, Border type — you’ll find below.
How close are these towns to the actual state line?
Distances vary: some towns sit right on the boundary, others lie a short drive away. The Border type column in the list shows whether a place directly borders the state line or simply lies in a border county, so use that to judge how immediate the crossing feels.
Are any towns split between Delaware and Maryland?
A few communities have histories or addresses on both sides of the line, but officially split municipalities are uncommon. Check the Country and State fields for each entry and consult local maps or county records if you need precise jurisdictional or mailing-address information.
Delaware – Maryland Bordering Towns
| Name | Country | State | Border type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | United States | DE | adjacent within 1.6 km |
| Elkton | United States | MD | adjacent within 1.6 km |
| Childs | United States | MD | on border |
| Warwick | United States | MD | adjacent within 1.6 km |
| Hartly | United States | DE | adjacent within 1.6 km |
| Marydel | United States | MD | straddles |
| Goldsboro | United States | MD | adjacent within 1.6 km |
| Selbyville | United States | DE | adjacent within 1.6 km |
| Bishopville | United States | MD | adjacent within 1.6 km |
| Gumboro | United States | DE | adjacent within 1.6 km |
| Whitesville | United States | DE | on border |
| Delmar | United States | DE | straddles |
Images and Descriptions
Newark
Home to the University of Delaware, this New Castle County city of about 31,000 lies less than a mile from Maryland. Its western edge along Route 279 is a major hub for the tristate area and a gateway to White Clay Creek State Park.
Elkton
The county seat of Cecil County, with a population over 15,000. Its eastern neighborhoods are less than a mile from the Delaware line near Newark, and the town was historically famous as a destination for quick marriages.
Childs
A small, unincorporated community in Cecil County situated directly on the Maryland-Delaware state line. Located just west of Newark, DE, it’s a primarily residential area centered around the intersection of Barksdale and Childs Roads.
Warwick
A historic unincorporated community in southern Cecil County, located just west of the Delaware border near Route 299. It is known for its well-preserved 18th and 19th-century architecture and sits near the head of the Bohemia River.
Hartly
An incorporated town in Kent County with a population of around 75. This small, rural community is located just over a mile east of the Maryland state line and is known for its strong ties to local agriculture and its annual Hartly Volunteer Fire Company carnival.
Marydel
A unique community that straddles the line between Caroline County, MD, and Kent County, DE. The incorporated town is on the Maryland side with a population around 150, but the name covers the community on both sides of the line along Route 44.
Goldsboro
A small town in Caroline County with a population of about 240. Located on the east side of the county, its town limits are less than a mile from the Delaware state line, near the headwaters of the Choptank River.
Selbyville
Located in Sussex County, this town of over 2,800 people sits just north of the Maryland border. It’s a key commercial center for the agricultural region and is known as the “Gateway to the Beaches” along Route 113.
Bishopville
A census-designated place in northern Worcester County with a population of about 500. It is situated less than a mile south of the Delaware border and is home to the Bishopville Pocomoke River Canoe Trail, popular for its cypress swamps.
Gumboro
An unincorporated community in southern Sussex County, located less than a mile north of the Maryland border. Centered around Route 26, it’s a rural area historically known for its holly farms, once earning it the nickname “Holly Capital of the World.”
Whitesville
A small unincorporated community in Sussex County, situated directly on the Transpeninsular Line border with Maryland. This crossroads settlement is primarily residential and agricultural, located at the intersection of Whitesville Road and the state line.
Delmar
Known as “The Little Town Too Big for One State,” Delmar straddles the border of Sussex County, DE, and Wicomico County, MD. The state line runs down the center of State Street, with a combined population over 5,000.
