How far is Brookside, DE from Smyrna, DE?
The driving distance from Brookside, DE to Smyrna, DE is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookside and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookside and Smyrna.
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Start on Brookside Boulevard
27 m · 11 sec · Brookside Boulevard
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Turn left onto Marrows Road
1436 ft · 31 sec · Marrows Road
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Turn right onto East Chestnut Hill Road
2781 ft · 55 sec · East Chestnut Hill Road
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Turn left onto South Chapel Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Chapel Street
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Continue on Sunset Lake Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Sunset Lake Road
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Continue on Wrangle Hill Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Wrangle Hill Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward DE 1 South: Dover, Beaches
1967 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3.1 mi · 4 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 Brookside and Smyrna.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Brookside and Partly Sunny then 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 Brookside to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Odessa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Brookside and 15 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.33 one way or $8.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brookside and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near Odessa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Odessa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookside and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 26.2 mi (42.16 km).
#1 Brookside
Town in Alabama
| Population | 2,896 |
| Coordinates | 39.6670600, -75.7268800 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.87 | $9.75 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
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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