How far is Long Neck, DE from Smyrna, DE?

The driving distance from Long Neck, DE to Smyrna, DE is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
60.2 mi
01h 25m
Flight
52.92 mi
85.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.92 mi
Kilometers
85.16 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.2 mi
Kilometers
96.89 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smyrna
Fri, Apr 17, 10:29 PM EDT
Return by in Long Neck
Fri, Apr 17, 11:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Neck
2026-04-17T21:03
Arrive Smyrna
Fri, Apr 17, 10:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Neck
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
Milford
DE

City in Kent and Sussex counties, Delaware, United States of America

From Long Neck
30.1 mi
00h 42m
To Smyrna
30.1 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
82°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then 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 Long Neck and Smyrna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Neck and Smyrna.

  1. 1

    Start on Blue Jay Lane

    97 m · 14 sec · Blue Jay Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on Woodduck Road

    690 ft · 33 sec · Woodduck Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Half-Shelf Pond Road

    58 m · 9 sec · Half-Shelf Pond Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pot Nets Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Pot Nets Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Long Neck Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Long Neck Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Indian Mission Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Indian Mission Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Harbeson Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Harbeson Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Cool Spring Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Cool Spring Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Log Cabin Hill Road

    2111 ft · 43 sec · Log Cabin Hill Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hudson Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Hudson Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Coastal Highway

    13.4 mi · 18 min · Coastal Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Milford Bypass

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Milford Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on Bay Road

    14.5 mi · 19 min · Bay Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13: South Smyrna

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Dupont Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Dupont Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2058 ft · 59 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East South Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East South Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East South Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bay Road
14.5 mi · 24%
Coastal Highway
13.4 mi · 22%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
12.6 mi · 21%
Cool Spring Road
4.39 mi · 7%
Indian Mission Road
3.5 mi · 6%
Hudson Road
3.34 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Bay Road

Continue on Bay Road

14.5 mi · 00h 19m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
52.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 42m from Long Neck
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Long Neck and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Smyrna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long Neck to Smyrna?

The road trip is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Long Neck and 30.1 miles from Smyrna.

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

The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.66 one way or $17.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Long Neck and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Smyrna.

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

28 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

56 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Salisbury, Maryland

62 mi away
350 Cypress St.
BUS

Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland

63 mi away
547E Riverside Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Neck and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 52.92 mi (85.16 km).

Long Neck

#1 Long Neck

Census designated place

Population1,980
Coordinates38.6201100, -75.1507400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Smyrna

#2 Smyrna

Town in Delaware

Population12,163
Coordinates39.2998300, -75.6046500
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Long Neck (-75.15074, 38.62011)
End: Smyrna (-75.60465, 39.29983)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.04 L · about $8.66
Round trip
$17.32
4.24 gal · 16.08 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.66 $17.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.75 $19.50
Premium $4.95 $10.50 $21.00
Diesel $5.98 $12.68 $25.36

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Long Neck and Smyrna. The current time is 21:03:43.

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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.