How far is Delmar, DE from Smyrna, DE?

The driving distance from Delmar, DE to Smyrna, DE is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
68.61 mi
01h 18m
Flight
58.28 mi
93.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.28 mi
Kilometers
93.8 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.61 mi
Kilometers
110.42 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smyrna
Sat, Apr 25, 9:48 AM EDT
Return by in Delmar
Sat, Apr 25, 11:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delmar
2026-04-25T08:30
Arrive Smyrna
Sat, Apr 25, 9:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Harrington
DE

City in Delaware, United States

From Delmar
31.9 mi
00h 39m
To Smyrna
36.7 mi
00h 39m

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
56°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Delmar and Smyrna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Delmar and Smyrna.

  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

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13: South Smyrna

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Dupont Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Dupont Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2058 ft · 59 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East South Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East South Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East South Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Delmar and Smyrna.

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sussex Highway
24.4 mi · 36%
South Dupont Highway
21.1 mi · 31%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 15%
Puncheon Run Connector
2.38 mi · 3%
Bi State Boulevard
2.22 mi · 3%
South Dupont Boulevard
1.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sussex Highway

Turn left onto Sussex Highway

24.4 mi · 00h 34m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
58.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrington
00h 39m from Delmar
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Delmar and Light Rain Likely near Smyrna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Delmar to Smyrna?

The road trip is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Harrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Delmar and 36.7 miles from Smyrna.

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

The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.89 one way or $19.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Delmar and Light Rain Likely near Smyrna.

Stop Ideas Near Harrington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Harrington, 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 Harrington.

BUS

Dover, Delaware

26 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

44 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

57 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard
BUS

Kent Island, MD

58 mi away
3206 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delmar and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 58.28 mi (93.8 km).

Delmar

#1 Delmar

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

Population1,879
Coordinates38.4565100, -75.5771500
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Smyrna

#2 Smyrna

Town in Delaware

Population12,163
Coordinates39.2998300, -75.6046500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: North 1st Street (-75.576778, 38.456491)
End: East South Street (-75.604736, 39.299884)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.16 L · about $9.89
Round trip
$19.78
4.84 gal · 18.32 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.89 $19.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.13 $22.26
Premium $4.95 $11.99 $23.98
Diesel $5.98 $14.47 $28.94

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 Smyrna. The current time is 08:30:40.

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.