How far is Kenton, DE from Camden, DE?
The driving distance from Kenton, DE to Camden, DE is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Kent County, Delaware, United States, and capital city of Delaware
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenton and Camden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenton and Camden.
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Start on North Main Street
66 m · 13 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Commerce Street
1459 ft · 29 sec · East Commerce Street
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Continue on Seven Hickories Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Seven Hickories Road
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Turn right onto Kenton Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Kenton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Forrest Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Forrest Avenue
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Continue on Forest Street
1629 ft · 23 sec · Forest Street
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Continue on West Division Street
2630 ft · 40 sec · West Division Street
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Turn right onto South Governors Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Governors Avenue
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Merge slight left onto South Dupont Highway
1 mi · 2 min · South Dupont Highway
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Turn right onto East Camden Wyoming Avenue
1230 ft · 42 sec · East Camden Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Camden Wyoming Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenton and Camden.
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.
Kenton Road
Turn right onto Kenton Road
4.87 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Kenton and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Camden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenton to Camden?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Kenton and 5.9 miles from Camden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.80 one way or $3.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kenton and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Camden.
Stop Ideas Near Dover
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 Dover.
Dover, Delaware
Newark
Easton Airport, Maryland
Wilmington station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenton and Camden. Straight-line distance: 10.22 mi (16.44 km).
#1 Kenton
Town in Kent County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 275 |
| Coordinates | 39.2276100, -75.6629800 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Camden
Town in Delaware, United States
| Population | 3,640 |
| Coordinates | 39.1134500, -75.5418700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Camden Wyoming Avenue (-75.541865, 39.113474)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.02 | $4.05 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
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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