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

The driving distance from Pike Creek Valley, DE to Brookside, DE is about 7 miles (11.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.99 mi
00h 15m
Flight
5.01 mi
8.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.01 mi
Kilometers
8.07 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.99 mi
Kilometers
11.25 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookside
Fri, Apr 17, 6:45 PM EDT
Return by in Pike Creek Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 7:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pike Creek Valley
2026-04-17T18:30
Arrive Brookside
Fri, Apr 17, 6:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pike Creek Valley
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pike Creek
DE

Census designated place

From Pike Creek Valley
3.5 mi
00h 07m
To Brookside
3.5 mi
00h 07m

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
81°F
Friday

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 Brookside.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 51 sec · Foxcroft Drive

  4. 4

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

    1 km · 2 min · Skyline Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto New Linden Hill Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · New Linden Hill Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Polly Drummond Hill Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Polly Drummond Hill Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Capitol Trail

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Capitol Trail

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Ogletown Road

    1121 ft · 31 sec · Ogletown Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Marrows Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Marrows Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Brookside Boulevard

    27 m · 4 sec · Brookside Boulevard

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brookside Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
157.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capitol Trail
1.81 mi · 26%
New Linden Hill Road
1.36 mi · 19%
Polly Drummond Hill Road
1.36 mi · 19%
Marrows Road
1.31 mi · 19%
Skyline Drive
0.64 mi · 9%
Foxcroft Drive
0.21 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Capitol Trail

Turn right onto Capitol Trail

1.81 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike Creek
00h 07m from Pike Creek Valley
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Pike Creek Valley and Chance Rain Showers near Brookside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7 miles (11.2 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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 3.5 miles from Pike Creek Valley and 3.5 miles from Brookside.

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

The direct path is about 5 miles (8.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pike Creek Valley and Chance Rain Showers near Brookside.

Stop Ideas Near Pike Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pike Creek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 8.9 mi away

Old Town Hall Museum

Wilmington , DE
512 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.1 mi away

City of Wilmington

Wilmington , DE
800 N French St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.4 mi away

Newport Town Administration

Newport , DE
226 N James St, Newport, DE 19804
Rating 2.5/5 2 reviews Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pike Creek.

RAIL

Newark

8 mi away
429 South College Ave.
RAIL

Wilmington station

13 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Coatesville

30 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

30 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pike Creek Valley and Brookside. Straight-line distance: 5.01 mi (8.07 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Pike Creek Valley

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

Population0
Coordinates39.7362200, -75.6982700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Brookside

#2 Brookside

Town in Alabama

Population2,896
Coordinates39.6670600, -75.7268800
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Pike Creek Valley (-75.69827, 39.73622)
End: Brookside (-75.72688, 39.66706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.93 L · about $1.02
Round trip
$2.04
0.5 gal · 1.86 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.02 $2.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.15 $2.30
Premium $4.95 $1.24 $2.48
Diesel $5.98 $1.50 $2.99

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 Brookside. The current time is 18:30:23.

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.