How far is Kent Acres, DE from New Castle, DE?
The driving distance from Kent Acres, DE to New Castle, DE is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent Acres and New Castle.
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Start on Steele Road
31 m · 10 sec · Steele Road
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Turn left onto Saxton Road
88 m · 15 sec · Saxton Road
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Turn right onto Edgewood Road
85 m · 14 sec · Edgewood Road
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Turn right onto Woodbrook Road
727 ft · 32 sec · Woodbrook Road
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Turn left onto Webbs Lane
89 m · 13 sec · Webbs Lane
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Turn right onto South Dupont Highway
998 ft · 22 sec · South Dupont Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge
555 ft · 9 sec
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Continue on Puncheon Run Connector
2.4 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.6 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
6.5 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 13 North: New Castle, New Jersey, New York
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Frenchtown Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Frenchtown Road
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Continue on Delaware Street
2938 ft · 50 sec · Delaware Street
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Turn slight right
68 m · 12 sec
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Continue on Delaware Street
136 m · 20 sec · Delaware Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
57 m · 6 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto Cherry Street
32 m · 5 sec · Cherry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cherry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent Acres and New Castle.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Kent Acres and Mostly Sunny near New Castle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent Acres to New Castle?
The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Townsend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Kent Acres and 23.1 miles from New Castle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.66 one way or $13.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kent Acres and Mostly Sunny near New Castle.
Stop Ideas Near Townsend
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 Townsend.
Dover, Delaware
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Wilmington station
Aberdeen
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent Acres and New Castle. Straight-line distance: 36.7 mi (59.07 km).
#1 Kent Acres
Census designated place
| Population | 1,890 |
| Coordinates | 39.1317800, -75.5249200 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Castle
City in Delaware
| Population | 5,394 |
| Coordinates | 39.6620600, -75.5663100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cherry Street (-75.566097, 39.662211)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.50 | $14.99 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.08 | $16.15 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.75 | $19.49 |
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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