How far is Dover, DE from Harrington, DE?
The driving distance from Dover, DE to Harrington, DE is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Kent County, Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dover and Harrington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover and Harrington.
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Start on Kings Highway
667 ft · 36 sec · Kings Highway
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Turn left onto East Reed Street
1009 ft · 50 sec · East Reed Street
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Turn left onto South Governors Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Governors Avenue
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Merge slight left onto South Dupont Highway
13.6 mi · 17 min · South Dupont Highway
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Turn slight right onto Delaware Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Delaware Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Clark Street
49 m · 4 sec · Clark Street
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Turn right onto Hanley Street
23 m · 3 sec · Hanley Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hanley Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover and Harrington.
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.
South Dupont Highway
Merge slight left onto South Dupont Highway
13.6 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Dover and Sunny near Harrington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dover to Harrington?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Viola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Dover and 8.8 miles from Harrington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dover and Sunny near Harrington.
Stop Ideas Near Viola
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 Viola.
Dover, Delaware
Easton Airport, Maryland
Kent Island, MD
Cambridge, Maryland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Harrington. Straight-line distance: 16.45 mi (26.47 km).
#1 Dover
City in and county seat of Kent County, Delaware, United States, and capital city of Delaware
| Population | 38,199 |
| Coordinates | 39.1581700, -75.5243700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harrington
City in Delaware, United States
| Population | 3,663 |
| Coordinates | 38.9237200, -75.5777000 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hanley Street (-75.57762, 38.923722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.53 | $5.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
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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