How far is Shady Lane, DE from Camden, DE?

The driving distance from Shady Lane, DE to Camden, DE is about 1.7 miles (2.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1.4 miles (2.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
1.72 mi
00h 04m
Flight
1.35 mi
2.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.35 mi
Kilometers
2.17 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
1.72 mi
Kilometers
2.77 km
Drive Time
00h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM EDT
Return by in Shady Lane
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shady Lane
2026-04-23T01:51
Arrive Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:05 AM to 7:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Shady Lane
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
Highland Acres
DE

Census designated place

From Shady Lane
0.9 mi
00h 02m
To Camden
0.9 mi
00h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Shady Lane and Camden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shady Lane and Camden.

  1. 1

    Start on Mitten Street

    630 ft · 33 sec · Mitten Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Westview Avenue

    127 m · 24 sec · Westview Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    1180 ft · 54 sec · Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Lebanon Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Lebanon Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Lebanon Road

    117 m · 7 sec · East Lebanon Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East Lebanon Road

    155 m · 11 sec · East Lebanon Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East Camden Wyoming Avenue

    1307 ft · 43 sec · East Camden Wyoming Avenue

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Camden Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shady Lane and Camden.

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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
470.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Lebanon Road
1.07 mi · 62%
East Camden Wyoming Avenue
0.25 mi · 14%
Highland Avenue
0.22 mi · 13%
Mitten Street
0.12 mi · 7%
Westview Avenue
0.08 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

East Lebanon Road

Turn right onto East Lebanon Road

0.9 mi · 00h 01m

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 04m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.3 mi
1.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland Acres
00h 02m from Shady Lane
Leave By
8:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Shady Lane and Sunny near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shady Lane to Camden?

The road trip is about 1.7 miles (2.8 km) and usually takes 00h 04m 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?

Highland Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.9 miles from Shady Lane and 0.9 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 1.4 miles (2.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 8:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.25 one way or $0.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shady Lane and Sunny near Camden.

Stop Ideas Near Highland Acres

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

3 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

58 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Kent Island, MD

64 mi away
3206 Main Street
RAIL

Newark

64 mi away
429 South College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shady Lane and Camden. Straight-line distance: 1.35 mi (2.17 km).

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#1 Shady Lane

Shady Lane is a place in Delaware, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1190000, -75.5177000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Camden

#2 Camden

Town in Delaware, United States

Population3,640
Coordinates39.1134500, -75.5418700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Mitten Street (-75.51731, 39.119028)
End: East Camden Wyoming Avenue (-75.541865, 39.113474)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 3 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.06 gal
0.23 L · about $0.25
Round trip
$0.49
0.12 gal · 0.46 L
Estimated CO2
0.5 kg one way
Round trip: 1.1 kg / 2 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.25 $0.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.28 $0.55
Premium $4.95 $0.30 $0.59
Diesel $5.98 $0.36 $0.72

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Shady Lane and Camden. The current time is 01:51:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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