How far is Shady Lane, DE from Cheswold, DE?
The driving distance from Shady Lane, DE to Cheswold, DE is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shady Lane and Cheswold.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shady Lane and Cheswold.
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Start on Mitten Street
1102 ft · 51 sec · Mitten Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Shady Lane
136 m · 25 sec · Shady Lane
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Turn left onto South State Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South State Street
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Turn left onto Wyoming Avenue
802 ft · 32 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Turn right onto South Governors Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Governors Avenue
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Continue on North Governors Boulevard
1230 ft · 27 sec · North Governors Boulevard
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Continue on North State Street
2943 ft · 52 sec · North State Street
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Turn left onto North Dupont Highway
4 mi · 7 min · North Dupont Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
3096 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shady Lane and Cheswold.
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.
North Dupont Highway
Turn left onto North Dupont Highway
3.96 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Shady Lane and Sunny near Cheswold.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shady Lane to Cheswold?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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 4.6 miles from Shady Lane and 7.8 miles from Cheswold.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:56 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 Sunny around Shady Lane and Sunny near Cheswold.
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 Shady Lane and Cheswold. Straight-line distance: 7.83 mi (12.6 km).
#1 Shady Lane
Shady Lane is a place in Delaware, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1190000, -75.5177000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cheswold
Town in Kent County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 1,759 |
| Coordinates | 39.2192800, -75.5857600 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-75.585897, 39.219478)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 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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