Origin
Camden, DE
Afternoon in Camden on Thursday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Camden, DE to Kenton, DE
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Camden, DE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Camden, DE to Kenton, DE covers 12.5 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kenton Road, Seven Hickories Road, Wyoming Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.9 miles on Kenton Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 12.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kenton Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Front Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (DE 15 / Wyoming Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (Mifflin Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Front Street
Turn left onto Front Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
DE 15 / Wyoming Mill Road
At end of road, turn right onto DE 15 / Wyoming Mill Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Mifflin Road
Turn left onto Mifflin Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Mifflin Road
Enter roundabout onto Mifflin Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
12.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
DE 300 / North Main Street
Turn right onto DE 300 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kenton Road | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Seven Hickories Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Wyoming Mill Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East Camden Wyoming Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Mifflin Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Hazlettville Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Layton Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Commerce Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kenton Road
— 4.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, DE and Kenton, DE.
1
Start on DE 10
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Camden Wyoming Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Layton Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Layton Avenue
3
Turn left onto Front Street
379 ft
·
11 sec
·
Front Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto DE 15
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Wyoming Mill Road
5
Turn right onto DE 15
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Hazlettville Road
6
Turn left onto Mifflin Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Mifflin Road
7
Enter roundabout onto Mifflin Road
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
Mifflin Road
8
Continue on Mifflin Road
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Mifflin Road
9
Turn right onto DE 8
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Forrest Avenue
10
Turn left onto Kenton Road
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Kenton Road
11
Turn left onto DE 15; DE 42
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Seven Hickories Road
12
Continue on DE 42
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Commerce Street
13
Turn right onto DE 300
217 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
DE 300
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.07 one way
$4.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Kenton, DE
Afternoon in Kenton on Thursday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Camden, DE to Kenton, DE covers 12.5 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kenton Road, Seven Hickories Road, Wyoming Mill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.2 miles from Camden, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (DE 15 / Wyoming Mill Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (Mifflin Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Camden, DE to Kenton, DE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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