How far is Pike Creek, DE from Smyrna, DE?
The driving distance from Pike Creek, DE to Smyrna, DE is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pike Creek and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pike Creek and Smyrna.
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Start on Upper Pike Creek Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Upper Pike Creek Road
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Turn right onto New Linden Hill Road
1.2 km · 1 min · New Linden Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Polly Drummond Hill Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Polly Drummond Hill Road
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Continue on Red Mill Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Red Mill Road
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Turn slight right
54 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Bala Road
72 m · 8 sec · Bala Road
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Turn left
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward DE 1 South: Dover
1581 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
9 mi · 11 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 · 21 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 Pike Creek 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 Pike Creek 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 Pike Creek to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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 17.6 miles from Pike Creek and 17.6 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Pike Creek and Chance Rain Showers near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near Odessa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Newark
Wilmington station
Dover, Delaware
Aberdeen
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pike Creek and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 30.25 mi (48.69 km).
#1 Pike Creek
Census designated place
| Population | 7,898 |
| Coordinates | 39.7309500, -75.7041000 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.07 | $10.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.14 | $12.29 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.42 | $14.83 |
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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