How far is Bellefonte, DE from Pike Creek Valley, DE?

The driving distance from Bellefonte, DE to Pike Creek Valley, DE is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
14.36 mi
00h 23m
Flight
10.25 mi
16.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.25 mi
Kilometers
16.49 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.36 mi
Kilometers
23.11 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pike Creek Valley
Fri, May 1, 8:02 PM EDT
Return by in Bellefonte
Fri, May 1, 8:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellefonte
2026-05-01T19:39
Arrive Pike Creek Valley
Fri, May 1, 8:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bellefonte
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Newport
DE

Town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States

From Bellefonte
7.4 mi
00h 11m
To Pike Creek Valley
7 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
62°F
Friday

Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bellefonte and Pike Creek Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellefonte and Pike Creek Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on Marsh Road

    2229 ft · 59 sec · Marsh Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Edgemoor Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Edgemoor Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 495 South

    1862 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Wilmington Expressway

    2788 ft · 37 sec · Wilmington Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward DE 141: New Castle, Newport

    863 ft · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on DE 141 North: Newport

    1839 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1495 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward DE 4: Newport, Stanton

    1160 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on North Marshall Street

    103 m · 13 sec · North Marshall Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Justis Street

    1204 ft · 29 sec · East Justis Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Newport Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Newport Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    2031 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    65 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Limestone Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Limestone Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Skyline Drive

    3132 ft · 2 min · Skyline Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Foxcroft Drive

    1123 ft · 55 sec · Foxcroft Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left

    102 m · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    11 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellefonte and Pike Creek Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
138.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
5.39 mi · 38%
Limestone Road
3.25 mi · 23%
West Newport Pike
1.56 mi · 11%
Edgemoor Road
0.67 mi · 5%
DE 141 North
0.63 mi · 4%
Skyline Drive
0.59 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

5.39 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
10.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport
00h 11m from Bellefonte
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Bellefonte and Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Pike Creek Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellefonte to Pike Creek Valley?

The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Bellefonte and 7 miles from Pike Creek Valley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Bellefonte and Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Pike Creek Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Newport

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Newport and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 3.5 mi away

Old Town Hall Museum

Wilmington , DE
512 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 3.7 mi away

City of Wilmington

Wilmington , DE
800 N French St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 0.9 mi away

Newport Town Administration

Newport , DE
226 N James St, Newport, DE 19804
Rating 2.5/5 2 reviews Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newport.

RAIL

Wilmington station

6 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Newark

13 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

33 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Exton

34 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellefonte and Pike Creek Valley. Straight-line distance: 10.25 mi (16.49 km).

Bellefonte

#1 Bellefonte

Town of the United States

Population1,166
Coordinates39.7662200, -75.5093600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pike Creek Valley

Pike Creek Valley is a place in Delaware, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.7362200, -75.6982700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Marsh Road (-75.509449, 39.766234)
End: (-75.698363, 39.736225)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.92 L · about $2.08
Round trip
$4.17
1.02 gal · 3.84 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.08 $4.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.35 $4.69
Premium $4.95 $2.53 $5.05
Diesel $5.98 $3.05 $6.10

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Delaware · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellefonte and Pike Creek Valley. The current time is 19:39:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.