How far is Newark, DE from Pike Creek Valley, DE?
The driving distance from Newark, DE to Pike Creek Valley, DE is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Pike Creek Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Pike Creek Valley.
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Start on the route
70 m · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1208 ft · 47 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North College Avenue
1019 ft · 30 sec · North College Avenue
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Turn right onto East Cleveland Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · East Cleveland Avenue
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Turn left onto Capitol Trail
1.7 mi · 4 min · Capitol Trail
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Turn left onto Polly Drummond Hill Road
1029 ft · 25 sec · Polly Drummond Hill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Polly Drummond Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Polly Drummond Hill Road
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Turn right onto New Linden Hill Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · New Linden Hill Road
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Turn left onto Skyline Drive
1 km · 2 min · Skyline Drive
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Turn left 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 Newark and Pike Creek Valley.
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.
Capitol Trail
Turn left onto Capitol Trail
1.65 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Newark 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 Newark to Pike Creek Valley?
The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Pike Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Newark and 4.4 miles from Pike Creek Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.14 one way or $2.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Newark and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Pike Creek Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Pike Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
City of Wilmington
Newport Town Administration
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pike Creek.
Newark
Wilmington station
Coatesville
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Pike Creek Valley. Straight-line distance: 4.54 mi (7.31 km).
#1 Newark
City in New Castle County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 33,849 |
| Coordinates | 39.6837200, -75.7496600 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| 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: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.21 | $1.14 | $2.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $1.30 | $2.59 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $1.38 | $2.75 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
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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