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

The driving distance from Delmar, DE to Pike Creek Valley, DE is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.55 mi
01h 57m
Flight
88.66 mi
142.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.66 mi
Kilometers
142.68 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.55 mi
Kilometers
160.21 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pike Creek Valley
Sat, Apr 25, 10:29 AM EDT
Return by in Delmar
Sat, Apr 25, 12:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delmar
2026-04-25T08:32
Arrive Pike Creek Valley
Sat, Apr 25, 10:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delmar
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Kent Acres
DE

Census designated place

From Delmar
49.7 mi
00h 58m
To Pike Creek Valley
49.8 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Delmar Weather
DE
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Saturday
Using Laurel as the closest live forecast in the Sussex County weather hub.

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph E
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st Street

    54 m · 10 sec · North 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Grove Street

    721 ft · 37 sec · East Grove Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bi State Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Bi State Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Snake Road

    3256 ft · 2 min · West Snake Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Sussex Highway

    24.4 mi · 34 min · Sussex Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Dupont Highway

    21.1 mi · 25 min · South Dupont Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge

    555 ft · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Puncheon Run Connector

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.6 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Stanton Christiana Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Stanton Christiana Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Mitch Road

    1947 ft · 37 sec · Mitch Road

  15. 15

    Continue on 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 Delmar and Pike Creek Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
42.1 mi · 42%
Sussex Highway
24.4 mi · 25%
South Dupont Highway
21.1 mi · 21%
Limestone Road
3.34 mi · 3%
Puncheon Run Connector
2.38 mi · 2%
Bi State Boulevard
2.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

27.6 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
88.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kent Acres
00h 58m from Delmar
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Delmar and Rain near Pike Creek Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km) and usually takes 01h 57m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kent Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.7 miles from Delmar and 49.8 miles from Pike Creek Valley.

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

The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.34 one way or $28.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Delmar and Rain near Pike Creek Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Kent Acres

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kent Acres, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kent Acres.

BUS

Dover, Delaware

2 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

59 mi away
29137 Newman Road
RAIL

Newark

63 mi away
429 South College Ave.
BUS

Kent Island, MD

64 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delmar and Pike Creek Valley. Straight-line distance: 88.66 mi (142.68 km).

Delmar

#1 Delmar

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

Population1,879
Coordinates38.4565100, -75.5771500
Altitude16
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: North 1st Street (-75.576778, 38.456491)
End: (-75.698363, 39.736225)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.3 L · about $14.34
Round trip
$28.68
7.02 gal · 26.6 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.34 $28.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.14 $32.28
Premium $4.95 $17.39 $34.78
Diesel $5.98 $20.99 $41.98

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 · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Delmar and Pike Creek Valley. The current time is 08:32:03.

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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.