Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cheswold, DE
Vladislovas Sketerskis
Shady Lane, DE
Yoan Martínez Diaz
Cheswold to Shady Lane is 9.1 miles and takes about 16 minutes via North Dupont Highway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Delaware's Northeast region, covering a mostly surface road profile. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick errand or connecting two points without much fuss. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about extensive planning or overnight stays.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Dupont Highway | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| North Governors Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South State Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| US 13 Alternate | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Governors Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mitten Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Wyoming Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Cheswold, DE and Shady Lane, DE.
Start on DE 42
Turn right onto US 13
Take the exit onto US 13 Alternate
Turn straight onto US 13 Alternate
Continue on US 13 Alternate
Turn left onto Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto South State Street
Turn right onto Shady Lane
Turn left onto Mitten Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 8.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 13 / North Dupont Highway
Navigation decision point
Take the exit onto US 13 Alternate
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Shady Lane
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Mitten Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.52 one way
$3.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $1.67 | $3.35 |
| premium | $5.01 | $1.80 | $3.59 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $2.01 | $4.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Cheswold on Tuesday
Local time
11:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Shady Lane on Tuesday
Local time
11:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This drive is primarily on surface roads, with only about 7% on highways. You'll experience 3.8 miles on North Dupont Highway before transitioning to local streets. Expect a consistent driving experience without long stretches of high-speed travel. The majority of your time will be spent navigating through developed areas with frequent intersections.
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 around 0.6 miles in near US 13 / North Dupont Highway.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m 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: at 0.6 miles (US 13 / North Dupont Highway): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (US 13 Alternate): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 7.1 miles (Wyoming Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
37 ft
Total Descent
48 ft
Highest Point
43 ft
~1.3 mi in
Elevation Range
29 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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