I am in Northern Delaware, the quickest way without traffic is North on R41 to Gap and then West on 30 to RT 283.
BTW: I live just off RT41 south of Hockessin.
I ran the numbers, taking Rt 30 to 83 as you suggest is 2 hours and 2 minutes. The google maps suggested route is 1 hours and 52 minutes. I think the RT30 to 83 is a good option as it avoids the mixing bowl at the turnpike, 283 and 83.