How far is Kent Acres, DE from Pike Creek Valley, DE?

The driving distance from Kent Acres, DE to Pike Creek Valley, DE is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
51.42 mi
00h 55m
Flight
42.78 mi
68.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.78 mi
Kilometers
68.84 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.42 mi
Kilometers
82.76 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pike Creek Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 4:33 PM EDT
Return by in Kent Acres
Fri, Apr 17, 5:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent Acres
2026-04-17T15:38
Arrive Pike Creek Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 4:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kent Acres
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
Odessa
DE

Town in New Castle County, Delaware, USA

From Kent Acres
25.7 mi
00h 27m
To Pike Creek Valley
25.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Steele Road

    31 m · 10 sec · Steele Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Saxton Road

    88 m · 15 sec · Saxton Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Edgewood Road

    85 m · 14 sec · Edgewood Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Woodbrook Road

    727 ft · 32 sec · Woodbrook Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Webbs Lane

    89 m · 13 sec · Webbs Lane

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Dupont Highway

    998 ft · 22 sec · 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 Kent Acres 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
42.1 mi · 82%
Limestone Road
3.34 mi · 6%
Puncheon Run Connector
2.38 mi · 5%
Stanton Christiana Road
1.62 mi · 3%
Skyline Drive
0.59 mi · 1%
Mitch Road
0.37 mi · 1%
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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
42.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Odessa
00h 27m from Kent Acres
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Kent Acres and Chance Rain Showers near Pike Creek Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Odessa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Kent Acres and 25.7 miles from Pike Creek Valley.

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

The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.40 one way or $14.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Odessa

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

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

RAIL

Newark

25 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Wilmington station

32 mi away
100 South French Street
BUS

Dover, Delaware

36 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Aberdeen

43 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent Acres and Pike Creek Valley. Straight-line distance: 42.78 mi (68.84 km).

Kent Acres

#1 Kent Acres

Census designated place

Population1,890
Coordinates39.1317800, -75.5249200
Altitude10
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: Steele Road (-75.524873, 39.131661)
End: (-75.698363, 39.736225)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.87 L · about $7.40
Round trip
$14.79
3.62 gal · 13.74 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.40 $14.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.32 $16.65
Premium $4.95 $8.97 $17.93
Diesel $5.98 $10.82 $21.65

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent Acres and Pike Creek Valley. The current time is 15:38:03.

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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.