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

The driving distance from Shady Lane, DE to Harrington, DE is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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
15.39 mi
00h 21m
Flight
13.87 mi
22.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.87 mi
Kilometers
22.32 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.39 mi
Kilometers
24.76 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM EDT
Return by in Shady Lane
Thu, Apr 23, 5:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shady Lane
2026-04-23T04:56
Arrive Harrington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 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
Viola
DE

Town in Kent County, Delaware, United States

From Shady Lane
7.6 mi
00h 10m
To Harrington
7.8 mi
00h 10m

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 Harrington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    585 ft · 15 sec · East Lebanon Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Dupont Highway

    12.6 mi · 15 min · South Dupont Highway

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Delaware Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Delaware Avenue

  9. 9

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

    49 m · 4 sec · Clark Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hanley Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Hanley Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hanley Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shady Lane 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
11 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Dupont Highway
12.6 mi · 82%
East Lebanon Road
1.09 mi · 7%
Delaware Avenue
0.96 mi · 6%
Highland Avenue
0.22 mi · 1%
Mitten Street
0.12 mi · 1%
Westview Avenue
0.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Dupont Highway

Turn left onto South Dupont Highway

12.6 mi · 00h 15m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Viola
00h 10m from Shady Lane
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Shady Lane and Sunny near Harrington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Viola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Shady Lane and 7.8 miles from Harrington.

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

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.21 one way or $4.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Viola

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

13 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

50 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Kent Island, MD

58 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

68 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shady Lane and Harrington. Straight-line distance: 13.87 mi (22.32 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
Harrington

#2 Harrington

City in Delaware, United States

Population3,663
Coordinates38.9237200, -75.5777000
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Mitten Street (-75.51731, 39.119028)
End: Hanley Street (-75.57762, 38.923722)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.06 L · about $2.21
Round trip
$4.41
1.08 gal · 4.12 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.21 $4.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.48 $4.97
Premium $4.95 $2.68 $5.35
Diesel $5.98 $3.23 $6.46

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 Harrington. The current time is 04:56:43.

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.