How far is Bellefonte, DE from Smyrna, DE?
The driving distance from Bellefonte, DE to Smyrna, DE is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Halfway Point
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City in New Castle County, Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellefonte and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellefonte and Smyrna.
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Start on Marsh Road
2229 ft · 59 sec · Marsh Road
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Turn left onto Edgemoor Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Edgemoor Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 495 South
1862 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right onto Wilmington Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Expressway
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Continue on Delaware Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 1 South, DE 7 South: Mall Road, Dover, Beaches
2960 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches
1.2 km · 59 sec
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Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1518 ft · 20 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
15.9 mi · 18 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Rest Area
1630 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto South Dupont Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Dupont Parkway
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Continue on North Dupont Boulevard
3212 ft · 1 min · North Dupont Boulevard
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Turn right onto East South Street
764 ft · 23 sec · East South Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East South Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellefonte and Smyrna.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
15.9 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Bellefonte and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Smyrna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellefonte to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Delaware City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Bellefonte and 20.1 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Bellefonte and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near Delaware City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
City of Wilmington
Newport Town Administration
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Delaware City.
Newark
Wilmington station
Downingtown
Dover, Delaware
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellefonte and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 32.62 mi (52.5 km).
#1 Bellefonte
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,166 |
| Coordinates | 39.7662200, -75.5093600 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smyrna
Town in Delaware
| Population | 12,163 |
| Coordinates | 39.2998300, -75.6046500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: East South Street (-75.604736, 39.299884)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.53 | $13.06 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.03 | $14.07 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.49 | $16.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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