How far is Middletown, DE from Highland Acres, DE?
The driving distance from Middletown, DE to Highland Acres, DE is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Highland Acres.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Highland Acres.
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Start on East Main Street
30 m · 11 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Broad Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South Broad Street
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Continue on Summit Bridge Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · Summit Bridge Road
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Take the ramp straight toward Summit Bridge Road
744 ft · 20 sec · Summit Bridge Road
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Merge slight left onto South Dupont Parkway
4.5 mi · 6 min · South Dupont Parkway
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Turn left onto DE 1 Toll South: Dover, Beaches
1855 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.6 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Puncheon Run Connector
2 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector
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Turn sharp right onto South Dupont Highway
1141 ft · 20 sec · South Dupont Highway
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Take the exit slight right
141 m · 14 sec
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Turn slight right onto South State Street
1 mi · 2 min · South State Street
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Turn right onto North Old Mill Road
2036 ft · 2 min · North Old Mill Road
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Turn right onto Candlewicke Drive
146 m · 21 sec · Candlewicke Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Candlewicke Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Highland Acres.
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.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.6 mi · 00h 13m
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 Likely leaving Middletown and Rain Showers near Highland Acres.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Highland Acres?
The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Smyrna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Middletown and 14.5 miles from Highland Acres.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 $4.17 one way or $8.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Middletown and Rain Showers near Highland Acres.
Stop Ideas Near Smyrna
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Highland Acres. Straight-line distance: 24.97 mi (40.19 km).
#1 Middletown
Town in Delaware, USA
| Population | 23,765 |
| Coordinates | 39.4495600, -75.7163200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highland Acres
Census designated place
| Population | 3,459 |
| Coordinates | 39.1209500, -75.5218700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Acres (-75.52187, 39.12095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.05 | $10.11 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
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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