How far is Harrington, DE from Newark, DE?

The driving distance from Harrington, DE to Newark, DE is about 65.9 miles (106 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
65.88 mi
01h 13m
Flight
53.31 mi
85.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.31 mi
Kilometers
85.79 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.88 mi
Kilometers
106.02 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM EDT
Return by in Harrington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrington
2026-04-23T02:06
Arrive Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrington
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
Smyrna
DE

Town in Delaware

From Harrington
31.1 mi
00h 36m
To Newark
34.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.9 mi · 18 min · South Dupont Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge

    555 ft · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Puncheon Run Connector

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.6 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward DE 72: Delaware City, Newark

    1256 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on DE 72 North

    106 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Wrangle Hill Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Wrangle Hill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Sunset Lake Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Sunset Lake Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Chapel Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Chapel Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Capitol Trail

    809 ft · 14 sec · Capitol Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on Library Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Library Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    79 m · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
34 mi · 52%
South Dupont Highway
14.9 mi · 23%
Wrangle Hill Road
3.71 mi · 6%
Sunset Lake Road
2.45 mi · 4%
Puncheon Run Connector
2.38 mi · 4%
Chapel Street
1.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

27.6 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
53.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smyrna
00h 36m from Harrington
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harrington and Sunny near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.9 miles (106 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Smyrna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Harrington and 34.7 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.48 one way or $18.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrington and Sunny near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Smyrna

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

18 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Newark

43 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Wilmington station

49 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Aberdeen

53 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrington and Newark. Straight-line distance: 53.31 mi (85.79 km).

Harrington

#1 Harrington

City in Delaware, United States

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

#2 Newark

City in New Castle County, Delaware, United States

Population33,849
Coordinates39.6837200, -75.7496600
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Start: Hanley Street (-75.57762, 38.923722)
End: (-75.749701, 39.68374)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.8 L · about $9.48
Round trip
$18.96
4.64 gal · 17.6 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.48 $18.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.67 $21.34
Premium $4.95 $11.49 $22.99
Diesel $5.98 $13.87 $27.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrington and Newark. The current time is 02:06:53.

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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.