How far is Harrington, DE from Spring Hill, DE?

The driving distance from Harrington, DE to Spring Hill, DE is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.25 mi
00h 21m
Flight
8.39 mi
13.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.39 mi
Kilometers
13.51 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.25 mi
Kilometers
16.5 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Hill
Mon, Nov 2, 12:29 AM EST
Return by in Harrington
Mon, Nov 2, 12:50 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrington
2026-11-02T00:08
Arrive Spring Hill
Mon, Nov 2, 12:29 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:48 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Harrington
10:00 PM EST
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
Houston
DE

Town in Delaware

From Harrington
5.1 mi
00h 10m
To Spring Hill
5.2 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Monday

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 2 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
66°F
Monday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 2 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrington and Spring Hill.

  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

    1 km · 53 sec · South Dupont Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Jackson Ditch Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Jackson Ditch Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Old Airport Road

    2216 ft · 2 min · Old Airport Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Milford Harrington Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Milford Harrington Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Church Hill Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Church Hill Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Tub Mill Pond Road

    535 ft · 15 sec · Tub Mill Pond Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Cicada Lane

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cicada Lane

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milford Harrington Highway
3.8 mi · 37%
Church Hill Road
2.46 mi · 24%
Jackson Ditch Road
1.31 mi · 13%
Cicada Lane
0.91 mi · 9%
South Dupont Highway
0.65 mi · 6%
Clark Street
0.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Milford Harrington Highway

Turn left onto Milford Harrington Highway

3.8 mi · 00h 06m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
8.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houston
00h 10m from Harrington
Leave By
7:48 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Harrington and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Spring Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harrington to Spring Hill?

The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Houston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from Harrington and 5.2 miles from Spring Hill.

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

The direct path is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.42 one way or $2.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny around Harrington and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Spring Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Houston

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

26 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

50 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

61 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard
BUS

Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland

62 mi away
547E Riverside Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrington and Spring Hill. Straight-line distance: 8.39 mi (13.51 km).

Harrington

#1 Harrington

City in Delaware, United States

Population3,663
Coordinates38.9237200, -75.5777000
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
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#2 Spring Hill

Spring Hill is a place in Delaware, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9667800, -75.4315900
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrington (-75.5777, 38.92372)
End: Spring Hill (-75.43159, 38.96678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.37 L · about $1.42
Round trip
$2.85
0.72 gal · 2.74 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.42 $2.85
Mid-grade $4.56 $1.64 $3.28
Premium $4.88 $1.76 $3.51
Diesel $6.31 $2.27 $4.54

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 · Nov 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrington and Spring Hill. The current time is 00:08:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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