How far is Cheswold, DE from Kenton, DE?
The driving distance from Cheswold, DE to Kenton, DE is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cheswold and Kenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheswold and Kenton.
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Start on Main Street
1769 ft · 56 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Seven Hickories Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Seven Hickories Road
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Continue on East Commerce Street
1459 ft · 36 sec · East Commerce Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
66 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheswold and Kenton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Seven Hickories Road
Continue on Seven Hickories Road
3.92 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Cheswold and Chance Rain Showers near Kenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cheswold to Kenton?
The road trip is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and usually takes 00h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.3 miles from Cheswold and 2.3 miles from Kenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.65 one way or $1.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Cheswold and Chance Rain Showers near Kenton.
Stop Ideas Near Bethel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bethel.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheswold and Kenton. Straight-line distance: 4.18 mi (6.72 km).
#1 Cheswold
Town in Kent County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 1,759 |
| Coordinates | 39.2192800, -75.5857600 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kenton
Town in Kent County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 275 |
| Coordinates | 39.2276100, -75.6629800 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kenton (-75.66298, 39.22761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $0.65 | $1.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.74 | $1.47 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.79 | $1.59 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.96 | $1.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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