Origin
Kent Acres, DE
Afternoon in Kent Acres on Friday
Local time
3:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kent Acres, DE to Wilmington, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
53.2 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kent Acres, DE
Noor Shalghen
Wilmington, DE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kent Acres, DE to Wilmington, DE covers 53.2 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Saxton Road, Edgewood Road, Woodbrook Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 53.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m 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 56m drive with frequent turns across 53.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Saxton Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kent Acres, DE to Wilmington, DE is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kent Acres, DE to Wilmington, DE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saxton Road | — | — |
| Edgewood Road | — | — |
| Woodbrook Road | — | — |
| Webbs Lane | — | — |
| South Dupont Highway | — | — |
| Wilmington | — | — |
| Puncheon Run Connector | — | — |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Saxton Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent Acres, DE and Wilmington, DE.
1
Start on Steele Road
102 ft
·
10 sec
·
Steele Road
2
Turn left onto Saxton Road
289 ft
·
15 sec
·
Saxton Road
3
Turn right onto Edgewood Road
279 ft
·
14 sec
·
Edgewood Road
4
Turn right onto Woodbrook Road
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Woodbrook Road
5
Turn left onto Webbs Lane
292 ft
·
13 sec
·
Webbs Lane
6
Turn right onto South Dupont Highway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Dupont Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge
8
Continue on Puncheon Run Connector
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Puncheon Run Connector
9
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Wilmington, Philadelphia
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North: Wilmington, Philadelphia
14
Merge slight left onto Delaware Turnpike
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Delaware Turnpike
15
Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Expressway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilmington Expressway
16
Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Expressway
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Wilmington Expressway
17
Take the exit slight right toward DE 52: Delaware Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
DE 52: Delaware Avenue
18
Turn slight left onto North Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Adams Street
19
Turn right onto West 11th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 11th Street
20
Turn right onto North King Street
85 ft
·
3 sec
·
North King Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.6 mi from Kent Acres, DE · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from Kent Acres, DE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wilmington, DE
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Wilmington, DE if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.82 one way
$17.64 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.66 | $19.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.32 | $20.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.75 | $23.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.45 | $3.40 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Wilmington, DE
Afternoon in Wilmington on Friday
Local time
3:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
56m 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 Kent Acres, DE to Wilmington, DE covers 53.2 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Saxton Road, Edgewood Road, Woodbrook Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.6 miles from Kent Acres, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.82 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.
The drive from Kent Acres, DE to Wilmington, DE is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kent Acres, DE to Wilmington, DE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kent Acres, DE to Wilmington, 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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