How far is North Star, DE from Smyrna, DE?
The driving distance from North Star, DE to Smyrna, DE is about 38 miles (61.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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 New Castle County, Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Star and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Star and Smyrna.
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Start on the route
60 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Venus Drive
1433 ft · 1 min · Venus Drive
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Turn left onto North Star Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Star Road
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Turn left onto Paper Mill Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Paper Mill Road
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Turn right onto Limestone Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Limestone Road
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Continue on Limestone Road
106 m · 9 sec · Limestone Road
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Continue on Main Street
1969 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Stanton Christiana Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Stanton Christiana Road
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10.7 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1518 ft · 20 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
15.9 mi · 18 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Rest Area
1630 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto South Dupont Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Dupont Parkway
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Continue on North Dupont Boulevard
3212 ft · 1 min · North Dupont Boulevard
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Turn right onto East South Street
764 ft · 23 sec · East South Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East South Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Star and Smyrna.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
15.9 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving North Star and 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 North Star to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Delaware City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from North Star and 19 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around North Star and Chance Rain Showers near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near Delaware City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
New Castle City Council
Newport Town Administration
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Delaware City.
Newark
Wilmington station
Downingtown
Dover, Delaware
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Star and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 32.45 mi (52.23 km).
#1 North Star
Census designated place
| Population | 7,980 |
| Coordinates | 39.7612200, -75.7191000 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smyrna
Town in Delaware
| Population | 12,163 |
| Coordinates | 39.2998300, -75.6046500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smyrna (-75.60465, 39.29983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
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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