How far is Millsboro, DE from Pike Creek Valley, DE?
The driving distance from Millsboro, DE to Pike Creek Valley, DE is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82 miles (132 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Kent County, Delaware, United States, and capital city of Delaware
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Millsboro and Pike Creek Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millsboro and Pike Creek Valley.
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Start on Main Street
879 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Continue on John J Williams Highway
914 ft · 25 sec · John J Williams Highway
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Turn left onto Gravel Hill Road
13.8 mi · 21 min · Gravel Hill Road
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Continue on Isaacs Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Isaacs Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cedar Creek Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Cedar Creek Road
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Turn right onto Wilkins Road
846 ft · 17 sec · Wilkins Road
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Continue on Cedar Neck Road
567 ft · 13 sec · Cedar Neck Road
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Take the ramp right
1492 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coastal Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Coastal Highway
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Continue on Milford Bypass
2.1 mi · 3 min · Milford Bypass
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Continue on Bay Road
14.5 mi · 19 min · Bay Road
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.6 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
6.5 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Stanton Christiana Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Stanton Christiana Road
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Continue on Mitch Road
1947 ft · 37 sec · Mitch Road
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Continue on Limestone Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Limestone Road
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Turn left onto Skyline Drive
3132 ft · 2 min · Skyline Drive
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Turn right onto Foxcroft Drive
1123 ft · 55 sec · Foxcroft Drive
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Turn left
102 m · 30 sec
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Turn left
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Millsboro and Pike Creek Valley.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Millsboro 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 Millsboro to Pike Creek Valley?
The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Millsboro and 46.4 miles from Pike Creek Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82 miles (132 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.32 one way or $26.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Millsboro and Chance Rain Showers near Pike Creek Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Dover
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dover.
Dover, Delaware
Newark
Easton Airport, Maryland
Wilmington station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Millsboro and Pike Creek Valley. Straight-line distance: 82.04 mi (132.03 km).
#1 Millsboro
Town of the United States
| Population | 4,665 |
| Coordinates | 38.5915000, -75.2913000 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pike Creek Valley
Pike Creek Valley is a place in Delaware, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7362200, -75.6982700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-75.698363, 39.736225)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $13.32 | $26.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.99 | $29.99 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.15 | $32.30 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.49 | $38.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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