How far is Georgetown, DE from Pike Creek, DE?

The driving distance from Georgetown, DE to Pike Creek, DE is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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
82.82 mi
01h 51m
Flight
73.91 mi
118.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.91 mi
Kilometers
118.95 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.82 mi
Kilometers
133.28 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pike Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 8:13 AM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Sun, Apr 19, 10:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-19T06:22
Arrive Pike Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 8:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Cheswold
DE

Town in Kent County, Delaware, United States

From Georgetown
41.4 mi
00h 55m
To Pike Creek
41.4 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Pike Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on The Circle

    71 m · 9 sec · The Circle

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto North Bedford Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Bedford Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight

    55 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on North Bedford Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Bedford Street

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dupont Boulevard

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Dupont Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on DuPont Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · DuPont Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Dupont Boulevard

    22.5 mi · 31 min · Dupont Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.6 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward DE 273: Newark, New Castle

    1741 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Christiana Road

    1029 ft · 26 sec · Christiana Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Christiana Bypass

    1 mi · 2 min · Christiana Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Christiana Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Christiana Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bala Road

    133 m · 23 sec · Bala Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Red Mill Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Red Mill Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Polly Drummond Hill Road

    989 ft · 19 sec · Polly Drummond Hill Road

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Polly Drummond Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Polly Drummond Hill Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto New Linden Hill Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Linden Hill Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Upper Pike Creek Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Upper Pike Creek Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Upper Pike Creek Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and Pike Creek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
42.2 mi · 51%
Dupont Boulevard
31.3 mi · 38%
Christiana Road
2.34 mi · 3%
North Bedford Street
1.46 mi · 2%
Polly Drummond Hill Road
1.34 mi · 2%
Red Mill Road
1.26 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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
73.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheswold
00h 55m from Georgetown
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Georgetown and Rain Showers Likely near Pike Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Pike Creek?

The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Cheswold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Georgetown and 41.4 miles from Pike Creek.

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

The direct path is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.93 one way or $23.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Georgetown and Rain Showers Likely near Pike Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Cheswold

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

9 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Newark

52 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Wilmington station

58 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Aberdeen

59 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Pike Creek. Straight-line distance: 73.91 mi (118.95 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States

Population7,797
Coordinates38.6901100, -75.3854700
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Pike Creek

#2 Pike Creek

Census designated place

Population7,898
Coordinates39.7309500, -75.7041000
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-75.38547, 38.69011)
End: Pike Creek (-75.7041, 39.73095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.06 L · about $11.93
Round trip
$23.86
5.84 gal · 22.12 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.93 $23.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.43 $26.86
Premium $4.95 $14.47 $28.93
Diesel $5.98 $17.46 $34.92

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Pike Creek. The current time is 06:22:09.

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.