How far is New Castle, DE from Highland Acres, DE?
The driving distance from New Castle, DE to Highland Acres, DE is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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 59m.
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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
The map below follows the saved road route between New Castle and Highland Acres.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Castle and Highland Acres.
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Start on Cherry Street
90 m · 15 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
56 m · 12 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto Delaware Street
953 ft · 32 sec · Delaware Street
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Continue on Delaware Street
3053 ft · 54 sec · Delaware Street
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Continue on Frenchtown Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Frenchtown Road
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Turn left onto North Dupont Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · North Dupont Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Dupont Highway
9.3 mi · 12 min · South Dupont Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1518 ft · 20 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.9 mi · 32 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 New Castle and Highland Acres.
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 left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.9 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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving New Castle 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 New Castle to Highland Acres?
The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 23.7 miles from New Castle and 23.7 miles from Highland Acres.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around New Castle and Rain Showers near Highland Acres.
Stop Ideas Near Townsend
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Wilmington station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Castle and Highland Acres. Straight-line distance: 37.46 mi (60.29 km).
#1 New Castle
City in Delaware
| Population | 5,394 |
| Coordinates | 39.6620600, -75.5663100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.82 | $13.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.99 | $19.97 |
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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