Origin
Harrington, DE
Night in Harrington on Friday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harrington, DE to Spring Hill, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
10.3 mi
16 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 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
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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Spring Hill, DE
Jan van der Wolf
Trip Overview
Harrington to Spring Hill is 10.3 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Milford Harrington Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Delaware's Northeast region, offering a straightforward local journey. It's ideal for a quick transit between towns, with no overnight stays needed. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal time commitment, perfect for connecting two points without extensive travel.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 10.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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
This route is characterized by its frequent turns, making it a "turn-heavy local drive." With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local roads for the entire 10.3 miles. The longest stretch without a turn is 3.8 miles along Milford Harrington Highway. Expect a driving experience that requires attention to navigation, as you'll be making several directional changes. The roads are generally local, connecting communities rather than facilitating high-speed travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Milford Harrington Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 3.8 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 21m 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 2.6 miles (Old Airport Road): Navigation decision point.
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
|
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
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Old Airport Road
Turn right onto Old Airport Road
Navigation decision point
4
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Church Hill Road
Turn left onto Church Hill Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Tub Mill Pond Road
Turn left onto Tub Mill Pond Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Milford Harrington Highway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Church Hill Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Jackson Ditch Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Cicada Lane | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South Dupont Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Clark Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Old Airport Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Tub Mill Pond Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Milford Harrington Highway
— 3.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrington, DE and Spring Hill, 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
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Dupont Highway
4
Turn right onto Jackson Ditch Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Jackson Ditch Road
5
Turn right onto Old Airport Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Airport Road
6
Turn left onto DE 14
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Milford Harrington Highway
7
Turn left onto Church Hill Road
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Church Hill Road
8
Turn left onto Tub Mill Pond Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Tub Mill Pond Road
9
Turn slight right onto Cicada Lane
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Cicada Lane
10
Arrive at destination
Spring Hill Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.71 one way
$3.42 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 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 | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
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
Spring Hill, DE
Night in Spring Hill on Friday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
27 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
21m 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 Spring Hill, DE covers 10.3 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Milford Harrington Highway, Church Hill Road, Jackson Ditch Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.1 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 $1.71 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 21m 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 2.6 miles (Old Airport Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Harrington, DE to Spring Hill, DE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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