Origin
Middletown, DE
Late night in Middletown on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, DE to Highland Acres, DE
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
29.1 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middletown, DE
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Highland Acres, DE
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Trip Overview
Middletown to Highland Acres is 29.1 miles and takes about 39 minutes via Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Summit Bridge Road, and South Dupont Parkway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Delaware, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for a quick excursion or an easy commute. Expect a local feel for much of the journey, with a moderate amount of highway driving mixed in. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward drive with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| Summit Bridge Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| South Dupont Parkway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Puncheon Run Connector | 2 mi | 2m |
| South State Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Broad Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Old Mill Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Dupont Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 14.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, DE and Highland Acres, DE.
1
Start on DE 299
99 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto DE 71
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broad Street
3
Continue on DE 71
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Summit Bridge Road
4
Take the ramp onto DE 71
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Summit Bridge Road
5
Merge onto US 13
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Dupont Parkway
6
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward DE 1 Toll South: Dover, Beaches
7
Merge onto DE 1 Toll
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto Puncheon Run Connector
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Puncheon Run Connector
Exit 97
Toward Salisbury, Norfolk
10
Turn sharp right onto US 13
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Dupont Highway
11
Take the exit
464 ft
·
13 sec
12
Turn slight right onto South State Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Street
13
Turn right onto North Old Mill Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Old Mill Road
14
Turn right onto Candlewicke Drive
478 ft
·
20 sec
·
Candlewicke Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Candlewicke Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
DE 71 / South Broad Street
Turn left onto DE 71 / South Broad Street
Navigation decision point
6
10.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn left toward DE 1 Toll South: Dover, Beaches
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward DE 1 Toll South: Dover, Beaches
4
22.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
25.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Puncheon Run Connector
Keep slight right at fork onto Puncheon Run Connector toward Salisbury, Norfolk
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 97
Toward Salisbury, Norfolk
4
27.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.82 one way
$9.65 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.28 | $10.57 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.64 | $11.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Highland Acres, DE
Late night in Highland Acres on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
13 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
39m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as 'turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting a need for attention and a dynamic driving experience. With only 15% of the drive on highways, you'll spend most of your time on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.6 miles on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before transitioning back to more varied road conditions. Be prepared for frequent turns and changes in speed as you navigate through various local segments.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.6 mi on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near DE 71 / South Broad Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 29.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (DE 71 / South Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.3 miles (DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Middletown, DE and Highland Acres, DE, road signs point toward Beaches, Salisbury and Norfolk.
Beaches
10.3 mi in
|
~15m
Salisbury
25.2 mi in
|
~33m
|
via Puncheon Run Connector
Norfolk
25.2 mi in
|
~33m
|
via Puncheon Run Connector
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 29.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.6 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Highland Acres, DE before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (DE 71 / South Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.3 miles (DE 1 Toll / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — First State National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Highland Acres, DE before heading back.
How this page is built
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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