How far is Kenton, DE from Harrington, DE?

The driving distance from Kenton, DE to Harrington, DE is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.46 mi
00h 40m
Flight
21.49 mi
34.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Kenton.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.49 mi
Kilometers
34.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.46 mi
Kilometers
42.59 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrington
Fri, Apr 17, 11:35 PM EDT
Return by in Kenton
Sat, Apr 18, 12:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenton
2026-04-17T22:54
Arrive Harrington
Fri, Apr 17, 11:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kenton
10:00 PM EDT
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
Camden
DE

Town in Delaware, United States

From Kenton
13.4 mi
00h 20m
To Harrington
13 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    66 m · 13 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Commerce Street

    1459 ft · 29 sec · East Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Seven Hickories Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Seven Hickories Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Kenton Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Kenton Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Forrest Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Forrest Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Forest Street

    1629 ft · 23 sec · Forest Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Division Street

    2630 ft · 40 sec · West Division Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Governors Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Governors Avenue

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Dupont Highway

    13.6 mi · 17 min · South Dupont Highway

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Delaware Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Delaware Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Clark Street

    49 m · 4 sec · Clark Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Hanley Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Hanley Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hanley Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Dupont Highway
13.6 mi · 52%
Kenton Road
4.87 mi · 18%
Seven Hickories Road
2.88 mi · 11%
South Governors Avenue
2.46 mi · 9%
Delaware Avenue
0.96 mi · 4%
Forrest Avenue
0.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Dupont Highway

Merge slight left onto South Dupont Highway

13.6 mi · 00h 17m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
21.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camden
00h 20m from Kenton
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kenton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Harrington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Camden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Kenton and 13 miles from Harrington.

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

The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.80 one way or $7.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kenton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Harrington.

Stop Ideas Near Camden

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

4 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

56 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Kent Island, MD

63 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

Newark

65 mi away
429 South College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenton and Harrington. Straight-line distance: 21.49 mi (34.58 km).

Kenton

#1 Kenton

Town in Kent County, Delaware, United States

Population275
Coordinates39.2276100, -75.6629800
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Harrington

#2 Harrington

City in Delaware, United States

Population3,663
Coordinates38.9237200, -75.5777000
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-75.663124, 39.227832)
End: Hanley Street (-75.57762, 38.923722)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.53 L · about $3.80
Round trip
$7.60
1.86 gal · 7.06 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.80 $7.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.28 $8.55
Premium $4.95 $4.61 $9.21
Diesel $5.98 $5.56 $11.12

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenton and Harrington. The current time is 22:54:58.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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