Origin
Smyrna, DE
Late night in Smyrna on Saturday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smyrna, DE to Kent Acres, 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
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
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.
Smyrna, DE
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Kent Acres, DE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Smyrna, DE to Kent Acres, DE covers 15.5 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, South Dupont Boulevard, DE 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 15.5 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
Expect a 21m drive with frequent turns across 15.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street 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 Smyrna, DE to Kent Acres, DE is easy. At 21m 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 Smyrna, DE to Kent Acres, DE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | — | — |
| South Dupont Boulevard | — | — |
| DE 1 | — | — |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Puncheon Run Connector | — | — |
| South Dupont Highway | — | — |
| Webbs Lane | — | — |
| Cooper Estate Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna, DE and Kent Acres, DE.
1
Start on East South Street
46 ft
·
9 sec
·
East South Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Merge slight left onto South Dupont Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dupont Boulevard
4
Take the exit left toward DE 1 Toll: Dover, Beaches, Wilmington
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
DE 1 Toll: Dover, Beaches, Wilmington
5
Keep slight right to continue on DE 1 Toll South: Dover, Beaches
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
DE 1 Toll South: Dover, Beaches
6
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight right to continue on Puncheon Run Connector
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Puncheon Run Connector
9
Turn left onto South Dupont Highway
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Dupont Highway
10
Take the exit slight left
302 ft
·
10 sec
11
Turn left onto Webbs Lane
400 ft
·
12 sec
·
Webbs Lane
12
Turn right onto Cooper Estate Road
246 ft
·
11 sec
·
Cooper Estate Road
13
Continue on Woodbrook Road
479 ft
·
26 sec
·
Woodbrook Road
14
Turn left onto Edgewood Road
279 ft
·
18 sec
·
Edgewood Road
15
Turn left onto Saxton Road
289 ft
·
15 sec
·
Saxton Road
16
Turn right onto Steele Road
102 ft
·
5 sec
·
Steele Road
17
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.57 one way
$5.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.81 | $5.63 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.01 | $6.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Kent Acres, DE
Late night in Kent Acres on Saturday
Local time
12:46 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 Smyrna, DE to Kent Acres, DE covers 15.5 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, South Dupont Boulevard, DE 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 miles from Smyrna, DE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.57 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 Smyrna, DE to Kent Acres, DE is easy. At 21m 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 Smyrna, DE to Kent Acres, DE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Smyrna, DE to Kent Acres, 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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