How far is Georgetown, DE from Kent Acres, DE?

The driving distance from Georgetown, DE to Kent Acres, DE is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.89 mi
00h 51m
Flight
31.42 mi
50.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.42 mi
Kilometers
50.57 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.89 mi
Kilometers
54.54 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent Acres
Fri, Apr 17, 4:22 PM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Fri, Apr 17, 5:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-17T15:30
Arrive Kent Acres
Fri, Apr 17, 4:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Milford
DE

City in Kent and Sussex counties, Delaware, United States of America

From Georgetown
17 mi
00h 25m
To Kent Acres
16.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
82°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Kent Acres.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Kent Acres.

  1. 1

    Start on The Circle

    71 m · 9 sec · The Circle

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto North Bedford Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Bedford Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight

    55 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on North Bedford Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Bedford Street

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dupont Boulevard

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Dupont Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on DuPont Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · DuPont Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Dupont Boulevard

    15.1 mi · 22 min · Dupont Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Bowers Beach, Magnolia

    2861 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bowers Beach Road

    92 m · 8 sec · Bowers Beach Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Old Beach Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Old Beach Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Clapham Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Clapham Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    2638 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South State Street

    5 mi · 8 min · South State Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Webbs Lane

    657 ft · 31 sec · Webbs Lane

  15. 15

    Turn left onto McDaniel Drive

    560 ft · 27 sec · McDaniel Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Steele Road

    739 ft · 32 sec · Steele Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Steele Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and Kent Acres.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dupont Boulevard
23.8 mi · 70%
South State Street
5 mi · 15%
North Bedford Street
1.46 mi · 4%
Clapham Road
1.35 mi · 4%
Old Beach Road
0.73 mi · 2%
Bowers Beach
0.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dupont Boulevard

Continue on Dupont Boulevard

15.1 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 25m from Georgetown
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Georgetown and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Kent Acres.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Kent Acres?

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Georgetown and 16.9 miles from Kent Acres.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Georgetown and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Kent Acres.

Stop Ideas Near Milford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Milford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milford.

BUS

Dover, Delaware

28 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

56 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Salisbury, Maryland

62 mi away
350 Cypress St.
BUS

Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland

63 mi away
547E Riverside Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Kent Acres. Straight-line distance: 31.42 mi (50.57 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

Population7,797
Coordinates38.6901100, -75.3854700
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Kent Acres

#2 Kent Acres

Census designated place

Population1,890
Coordinates39.1317800, -75.5249200
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-75.38547, 38.69011)
End: Kent Acres (-75.52492, 39.13178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.53 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.81
2.4 gal · 9.06 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.90 $9.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.52 $11.04
Premium $4.95 $5.94 $11.89
Diesel $5.98 $7.18 $14.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Delaware · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Kent Acres. The current time is 15:30:23.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.