Origin
Kenton, DE
Late night in Kenton on Saturday
Local time
12:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenton, DE to Cheswold, DE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8m
Distance
4.6 mi
7 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 8m
★
6 AM
0h 8m
★
8 AM
0h 10m
10 AM
0h 9m
12 PM
0h 9m
3 PM
0h 9m
5 PM
0h 10m
8 PM
0h 8m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kenton, DE
Alberto Ramírez Sobrino
Cheswold, DE
Vladislovas Sketerskis
Trip Overview
The drive from Kenton, DE to Cheswold, DE covers 4.6 miles and takes about 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Seven Hickories Road, Main Street, East Commerce Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.9 miles on Seven Hickories Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 8m. Total distance: 4.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8m 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 8m drive with frequent turns across 4.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Seven Hickories Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.9 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near DE 42 / East Commerce Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kenton, DE to Cheswold, DE is easy. At 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (DE 42 / East Commerce Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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DE 42 / East Commerce Street
Turn left onto DE 42 / East Commerce Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Seven Hickories Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Commerce Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Seven Hickories Road
— 3.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenton, DE and Cheswold, DE.
1
Start on DE 300
217 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto DE 42
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Commerce Street
3
Continue on DE 42
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Seven Hickories Road
4
Continue on DE 42
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Main Street
5
Arrive at destination
DE 42
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.76 one way
$1.53 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $0.84 | $1.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $0.89 | $1.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.02 | $2.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.4 | 0 | $0.48 | $0.22 |
| Efficient EV | 1.2 | 0 | $0.40 | $0.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.64 | $0.29 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Cheswold, DE
Late night in Cheswold on Saturday
Local time
12:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 5 mph
1% chance
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
8 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
8m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kenton, DE to Cheswold, DE covers 4.6 miles and takes about 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Seven Hickories Road, Main Street, East Commerce Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.3 miles from Kenton, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.76 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 Kenton, DE to Cheswold, DE is easy. At 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (DE 42 / East Commerce Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Kenton, DE to Cheswold, 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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