Origin
Harrington, DE
Evening in Harrington on Thursday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harrington, DE to Kenton, DE
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
27 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harrington, DE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Harrington, DE to Kenton, DE covers 27 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Dupont Highway, Kenton Road, Seven Hickories Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.3 miles on South Dupont Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 27 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 27 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Dupont Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.3 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 early in the drive near DE 14 / Clark Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (DE 14 / Clark Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 13 / South Dupont Highway): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (US 13 Alternate): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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DE 14 / Clark Street
Turn left onto DE 14 / Clark Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 13 / South Dupont Highway
Turn left onto US 13 / South Dupont Highway
Navigation decision point
3
14.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 13 Alternate
Take the exit onto US 13 Alternate
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
17.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
DE 8 / West Division Street
Turn left onto DE 8 / West Division Street
Navigation decision point
5
27 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
DE 300 / North Main Street
Turn right onto DE 300 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Dupont Highway | 14.3 mi | 17m |
| Kenton Road | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Seven Hickories Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| US 13 Alternate | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Forrest Avenue | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Clark Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Division Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Forest Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Dupont Highway
— 14.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrington, DE and Kenton, DE.
1
Start on Hanley Street
74 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hanley Street
2
Turn left onto DE 14
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Clark Street
3
Turn left onto US 13
14 mi
·
17 min
·
South Dupont Highway
4
Take the exit onto US 13 Alternate
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US 13 Alternate
5
Turn left onto DE 8
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Division Street
6
Continue on DE 8
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Forest Street
7
Continue on DE 8; DE 15 Alternate
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
Forrest Avenue
8
Turn right onto DE 15 Alternate
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Kenton Road
9
Turn left onto DE 15; DE 42
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Seven Hickories Road
10
Continue on DE 42
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Commerce Street
11
Turn right onto DE 300
217 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
DE 300
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.48 one way
$8.95 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.24 | $10.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Evening in Kenton on Thursday
Local time
5:51 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
28 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
39m 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 Harrington, DE to Kenton, DE covers 27 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Dupont Highway, Kenton Road, Seven Hickories Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.5 miles from Harrington, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.48 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 39m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (DE 14 / Clark Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 13 / South Dupont Highway): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (US 13 Alternate): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Harrington, DE to Kenton, DE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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