How far is Pike Creek Valley, DE from Bridgeville, DE?

The driving distance from Pike Creek Valley, DE to Bridgeville, DE is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.34 mi
01h 40m
Flight
68.84 mi
110.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.84 mi
Kilometers
110.78 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.34 mi
Kilometers
126.08 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeville
Fri, Apr 17, 8:06 PM EDT
Return by in Pike Creek Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 9:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pike Creek Valley
2026-04-17T18:26
Arrive Bridgeville
Fri, Apr 17, 8:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pike Creek Valley
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
Bethel
DE

Town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA

From Pike Creek Valley
39.2 mi
00h 50m
To Bridgeville
39.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Pike Creek Valley and Bridgeville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pike Creek Valley and Bridgeville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    102 m · 27 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Foxcroft Drive

    1123 ft · 55 sec · Foxcroft Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Skyline Drive

    2878 ft · 1 min · Skyline Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Limestone Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Limestone Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Limestone Road

    106 m · 9 sec · Limestone Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1969 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Stanton Christiana Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Stanton Christiana Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    1518 ft · 20 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.9 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Puncheon Run Connector

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Dupont Highway

    21.2 mi · 27 min · South Dupont Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Sussex Highway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Sussex Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1588 ft · 29 sec · Market Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pike Creek Valley and Bridgeville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
41.9 mi · 53%
South Dupont Highway
21.2 mi · 27%
Sussex Highway
5.43 mi · 7%
Limestone Road
3.31 mi · 4%
Puncheon Run Connector
2.1 mi · 3%
Stanton Christiana Road
1.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

27.9 mi · 00h 32m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
68.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethel
00h 50m from Pike Creek Valley
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Pike Creek Valley and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bridgeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pike Creek Valley to Bridgeville?

The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.2 miles from Pike Creek Valley and 39.1 miles from Bridgeville.

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

The direct path is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pike Creek Valley and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bridgeville.

Stop Ideas Near Bethel

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

11 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
RAIL

Newark

51 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Wilmington station

56 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Aberdeen

59 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pike Creek Valley and Bridgeville. Straight-line distance: 68.84 mi (110.78 km).

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#1 Pike Creek Valley

Pike Creek Valley is a place in Delaware, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.7362200, -75.6982700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Bridgeville

#2 Bridgeville

Town in Delaware

Population2,440
Coordinates38.7426100, -75.6043700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Pike Creek Valley (-75.69827, 39.73622)
End: Bridgeville (-75.60437, 38.74261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.46 L · about $11.28
Round trip
$22.55
5.52 gal · 20.92 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.28 $22.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.69 $25.39
Premium $4.95 $13.67 $27.35
Diesel $5.98 $16.50 $33.01

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Pike Creek Valley and Bridgeville. The current time is 18:26:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.