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

The driving distance from Greenville, DE to Pike Creek Valley, DE is about 8 miles (12.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.99 mi
00h 15m
Flight
6.08 mi
9.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.08 mi
Kilometers
9.78 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.99 mi
Kilometers
12.86 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pike Creek Valley
Fri, Oct 16, 12:41 PM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Fri, Oct 16, 12:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-10-16T12:25
Arrive Pike Creek Valley
Fri, Oct 16, 12:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Elsmere
DE

Town in Delaware

From Greenville
4 mi
00h 07m
To Pike Creek Valley
4 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kennett Pike

    5 m · 3 sec · Kennett Pike

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kennett Pike

    2348 ft · 1 min · Kennett Pike

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward DE 100 South, DE 141 South

    1809 ft · 49 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Centre Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Centre Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lancaster Pike

    2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Pike

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Hercules Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Hercules Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Millcreek Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Millcreek Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Stoney Batter Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Stoney Batter Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Skyline Drive

    3098 ft · 1 min · Skyline Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Foxcroft Drive

    1123 ft · 55 sec · Foxcroft Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left

    102 m · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    11 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
162.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lancaster Pike
1.95 mi · 24%
Millcreek Road
1.36 mi · 17%
Stoney Batter Road
1.18 mi · 15%
Hercules Road
0.97 mi · 12%
Centre Road
0.86 mi · 11%
Skyline Drive
0.59 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Lancaster Pike

Turn right onto Lancaster Pike

1.95 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
6.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elsmere
00h 07m from Greenville
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Greenville and Chance Rain Showers then Partly 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 Greenville to Pike Creek Valley?

The road trip is about 8 miles (12.9 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Elsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Greenville and 4 miles from Pike Creek Valley.

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

The direct path is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.17 one way or $2.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Greenville and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Pike Creek Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Elsmere

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Elsmere and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 5.1 mi away

Old Town Hall Museum

Wilmington , DE
512 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 5.2 mi away

City of Wilmington

Wilmington , DE
800 N French St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.3 mi away

Newport Town Administration

Newport , DE
226 N James St, Newport, DE 19804
Rating 2.5/5 2 reviews Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elsmere.

RAIL

Wilmington station

4 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Newark

15 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

31 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Exton

31 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Pike Creek Valley. Straight-line distance: 6.08 mi (9.78 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Greenville

Greenville is a place in Delaware, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.7790000, -75.5982600
Altitude78
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: Kennett Pike (-75.598256, 39.778996)
End: (-75.698363, 39.736225)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.28 gal
1.07 L · about $1.17
Round trip
$2.33
0.56 gal · 2.14 L
Estimated CO2
2.5 kg one way
Round trip: 5 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.16 $1.17 $2.33
Mid-grade $4.77 $1.34 $2.67
Premium $5.07 $1.42 $2.84
Diesel $6.28 $1.76 $3.52

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 · Oct 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Pike Creek Valley. The current time is 12:25:39.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.