How far is Highland Acres, DE from Dover, DE?
The driving distance from Highland Acres, DE to Dover, DE is about 2.8 miles (4.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Acres and Dover.
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Start on Candlewicke Drive
146 m · 27 sec · Candlewicke Drive
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Turn left onto North Old Mill Road
2036 ft · 2 min · North Old Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South State Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · South State Street
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Turn slight right onto Kings Highway
11 m · 2 sec · Kings Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland Acres and Dover.
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 State Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto South State Street
2.32 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Highland Acres and Chance Rain Showers near Dover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highland Acres to Dover?
The road trip is about 2.8 miles (4.5 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?
Kent Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.4 miles from Highland Acres and 1.4 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 8:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.41 one way or $0.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Kent Acres
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 Kent Acres.
Dover, Delaware
Easton Airport, Maryland
Newark
Kent Island, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland Acres and Dover. Straight-line distance: 2.57 mi (4.14 km).
#1 Highland Acres
Census designated place
| Population | 3,459 |
| Coordinates | 39.1209500, -75.5218700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Kings Highway (-75.524406, 39.158185)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $0.41 | $0.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.46 | $0.92 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.50 | $0.99 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.60 | $1.20 |
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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