How far is Pike Creek Valley, DE from Delaware City, DE?
The driving distance from Pike Creek Valley, DE to Delaware City, DE is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Delaware, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pike Creek Valley and Delaware City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pike Creek Valley and Delaware City.
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Start on the route
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
102 m · 27 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Foxcroft Drive
1123 ft · 55 sec · Foxcroft Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Skyline Drive
2878 ft · 1 min · Skyline Drive
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Turn right onto Limestone Road
3.2 mi · 6 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
7.1 mi · 9 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13 South, DE 72: Delaware City, Saint Georges
1051 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 72 South, US 13 South: DMV
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Continue on 5th Street
2690 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
2441 ft · 1 min · Clinton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clinton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pike Creek Valley and Delaware City.
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.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7.07 mi · 00h 09m
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 leaving Pike Creek Valley and Chance Rain Showers near Delaware City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pike Creek Valley to Delaware City?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Bear is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Pike Creek Valley and 9 miles from Delaware City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.62 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 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 Delaware City.
Stop Ideas Near Bear
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 Bear.
Newark
Wilmington station
Downingtown
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pike Creek Valley and Delaware City. Straight-line distance: 12.39 mi (19.94 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Delaware City
City in New Castle County, Delaware, United States
| Population | 1,837 |
| Coordinates | 39.5778900, -75.5888100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Delaware City (-75.58881, 39.57789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.94 | $5.89 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
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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