How far is Harrington, DE from Kenton, DE?

The driving distance from Harrington, DE to Kenton, DE is about 27 miles (43.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.03 mi
00h 39m
Flight
21.49 mi
34.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.49 mi
Kilometers
34.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.03 mi
Kilometers
43.5 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenton
Sat, Apr 18, 12:59 AM EDT
Return by in Harrington
Sat, Apr 18, 1:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrington
2026-04-18T00:19
Arrive Kenton
Sat, Apr 18, 12:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Harrington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Camden
DE

Town in Delaware, United States

From Harrington
13.5 mi
00h 19m
To Kenton
13.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Harrington and Kenton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrington and Kenton.

  1. 1

    Start on Hanley Street

    23 m · 7 sec · Hanley Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Clark Street

    3181 ft · 1 min · Clark Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Dupont Highway

    14.3 mi · 17 min · South Dupont Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left

    2.4 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Division Street

    2630 ft · 38 sec · West Division Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Forest Street

    1601 ft · 23 sec · Forest Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Forrest Avenue

    1.2 km · 57 sec · Forrest Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Kenton Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Kenton Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Seven Hickories Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Seven Hickories Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    1459 ft · 36 sec · East Commerce Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    66 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrington and Kenton.

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Dupont Highway
16.8 mi · 62%
Kenton Road
4.88 mi · 18%
Seven Hickories Road
2.88 mi · 11%
Forrest Avenue
0.76 mi · 3%
Clark Street
0.6 mi · 2%
West Division Street
0.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Dupont Highway

Turn left onto South Dupont Highway

14.3 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
21.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camden
00h 19m from Harrington
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harrington and Mostly Sunny near Kenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harrington to Kenton?

The road trip is about 27 miles (43.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Camden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Harrington and 13.5 miles from Kenton.

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

The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrington and Mostly Sunny near Kenton.

Stop Ideas Near Camden

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Camden, 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 Camden.

BUS

Dover, Delaware

4 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

56 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Kent Island, MD

63 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

Newark

65 mi away
429 South College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrington and Kenton. Straight-line distance: 21.49 mi (34.58 km).

Harrington

#1 Harrington

City in Delaware, United States

Population3,663
Coordinates38.9237200, -75.5777000
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Kenton

#2 Kenton

Town in Kent County, Delaware, United States

Population275
Coordinates39.2276100, -75.6629800
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrington (-75.5777, 38.92372)
End: Kenton (-75.66298, 39.22761)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.61 L · about $3.88
Round trip
$7.76
1.9 gal · 7.22 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.88 $7.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.37 $8.74
Premium $4.95 $4.71 $9.41
Diesel $5.98 $5.68 $11.36

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrington and Kenton. The current time is 00:19:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.