How far is Claymont, DE from Pike Creek Valley, DE?
The driving distance from Claymont, DE to Pike Creek Valley, DE is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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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.
The largest city in New Castle County, Delaware.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Claymont and Pike Creek Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claymont and Pike Creek Valley.
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Start on Governor Printz Boulevard
38 m · 5 sec · Governor Printz Boulevard
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Turn right onto Philadelphia Pike
2589 ft · 1 min · Philadelphia Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Port of Wilmington, Newark, Baltimore, Delaware Memorial Bridge
1236 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 12 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right onto Wilmington Expressway
2788 ft · 37 sec · Wilmington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 141: New Castle, Newport
863 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on DE 141 North: Newport
1839 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
1495 ft · 26 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 4: Newport, Stanton
1160 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on North Marshall Street
103 m · 13 sec · North Marshall Street
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Turn left onto East Justis Street
1204 ft · 29 sec · East Justis Street
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Continue on West Newport Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Newport Pike
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Continue on Main Street
2031 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
65 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Limestone Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Limestone Road
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Turn left onto Skyline Drive
3132 ft · 2 min · Skyline Drive
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Turn right onto Foxcroft Drive
1123 ft · 55 sec · Foxcroft Drive
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Turn left
102 m · 30 sec
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Turn left
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Claymont and Pike Creek Valley.
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.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 00h 12m
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 leaving Claymont and Sunny near Pike Creek Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Claymont to Pike Creek Valley?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Wilmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Claymont and 11.4 miles from Pike Creek Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Claymont and Sunny near Pike Creek Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Wilmington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Newport Town Administration
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilmington.
Wilmington station
Newark
Exton
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Claymont and Pike Creek Valley. Straight-line distance: 13.43 mi (21.62 km).
#1 Claymont
Census-designated place in Delaware
| Population | 8,253 |
| Coordinates | 39.8006700, -75.4596400 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pike Creek Valley
Pike Creek Valley is a place in Delaware, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7362200, -75.6982700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-75.698363, 39.736225)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.40 | $6.81 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.43 | $8.85 |
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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